The Fable of the Miller, His Son, and the Donkey

Artist: Elihu Vedder
Artwork: The Fable of the Miller, His Son, and the Donkey
Description: This painting depicts a scene from the fable of the Miller, His Son, and the Donkey by Aesop. In the story, a miller and his son are taking their donkey to market to sell. Along the way, they encounter various people who criticize the way they are transporting the donkey. The miller and his son try to please everyone, but in the end, they are left with nothing. The painting captures the moment when the miller and his son are trying to decide what to do with the donkey.
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