Fable of the Dog and the Meat

Artist: Paul de Vos
Artwork: Fable of the Dog and the Meat
Description: This painting is a fable about a dog that sees a piece of meat in a river. The dog wants the meat, but it is too far away to reach. The dog tries to reach the meat by stretching its neck, but it is still too far away. The dog then tries to reach the meat by jumping, but it still cannot reach it. The dog finally gives up and walks away. The moral of the story is that one should not be greedy.
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