Illustration of the fable The Donkey Laden with Salt and the Donkey Laden with Sponges. In the foreground, the donkey carrying the sponges is drowning in the river—only its profile head is visible—while the donkey‑driver, shown in profile, embraces its neck. On the bank behind them stands the donkey laden with salt, also in profile, its head turned as it looks toward the scene.
