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Anecdotal history of food: the Spartan barrow. Denys the Elder (431-367 BC)
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Anecdotal history of food: the Spartan barrow. Denys the Elder (431-367 BC)
XEE4136097 Anecdotal history of food: the Spartan barrow. Denys the Elder (431-367 BC), tyrant of Syracuse detested the barrow when he tasted it. The cook replied that he must not be hungry enough to appreciate it. Chocolate-Louit chromolithography, late 19th century. Private collection. by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info.: Anecdotal history of food: the Spartan barrow. Denys the Elder (431-367 BC), tyrant of Syracuse detested the barrow when he tasted it. The cook replied that he must not be hungry enough to appreciate it. Chocolate-Louit chromolithography, late 19th century. Private collection.); Stefano Bianchetti; out of copyright
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This print titled "Anecdotal history of food: the Spartan barrow" takes us back in time to ancient Syracuse, where Denys the Elder, a tyrant of the city from 431-367 BC, had an interesting encounter with a dish called the Spartan barrow. The image showcases a late 19th-century chromolithography by Chocolate-Louit, depicting this historical moment. In the picture, we see Denys tasting the Spartan barrow and expressing his dislike for it. However, instead of getting offended or upset by his reaction, the cook responds with wit and wisdom. He suggests that perhaps Denys is not hungry enough to appreciate its true flavors. This interaction between ruler and cook provides us with a glimpse into daily life during that era. The rich colors and intricate details of this chromolithography bring out every aspect of this anecdotal history of food. It offers us not only visual pleasure but also invites our imagination to wander through ancient Sicilian streets as we contemplate what meals were like in those times. This artwork is part of a private collection and was created by an anonymous artist whose work has stood the test of time. Through their skillful rendering, they have managed to capture both historical accuracy and artistic beauty in one frame. Overall, this print serves as a reminder that even thousands of years ago, food played an essential role in human lives - shaping cultures and creating memorable moments shared between individuals from all walks of life.
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