Monday, November 8, 2010

Illustrated: Vulpes et Uva


M0036 - M0037 - English - M0038

37. Vulpes et Uva. Vulpes, extrema fame coacta, uvam appetebat, ex alta vite dependentem. Quam cum summis viribus saliens attingere non posset, tandem discedens, “Nondum matura est,” inquit; “nolo acerbam sumere.”

Vulpes et Uva

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M0037 = Perry015. Source: Yenni 1. This is Perry 15. Compare the hypocritical wolf in #92.

Here is another illustration for the story:

Vulpes et Uva

Click here for a SLIDESHOW of all the McLoughlin images. I like the way there is also a watchdog taking care of these grapes, too. Yet another good reason for the fox to be on her way!