The Temptation of the Fat Cat
Today, We, Zarathustra the Cat, present the newly discovered first ever painting by Michelangelo Buonarroti. The great artist is believed to have been painted it when he was twelve or thirteen years old.
Of course, all kids love cats and treats, so Michelangelo painted Us in his early masterpiece:
Michelangelo Buonarroti, The Temptation of the Fat Cat, 1487
In the painting, We see how demons offer treats to the Fat Cat:
“Shrimpie flies in your mouth!”
Michelangelo Buonarroti, The Temptation of the Fat Cat, detail
“Have a fishy!”
“Try this chicken leg!”
“This lobster is sinking in butter, you should save it!”
“You just touchy dis oyster!”!
Michelangelo Buonarroti, The Temptation of the Fat Cat, detail
“Enjoy this piece of salmon!”
“Help yourself with caviar!”
Michelangelo Buonarroti, The Temptation of the Fat Cat, detail
“No, guys, I am dieting!” – replies the heroic Fat Cat
But you may take all these treats and enjoy them
Let’s have a virtual feast, friends!
Thus speaks Zarathustra the Cat
P.S. If you will have a look at the commonly known painting on the wall of the Kimbell Art Museum, you will notice it’s not tasty at all.
Michelangelo Buonarroti, The Torment of Saint Anthony, in the Kimbell Art Museum
So now you know where the original is.
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