"Blood, Milk, Ink, Gold: Abundance and Excess in the French Renaissance" by Rebecca Zorach is a critical examination of the cultural and artistic excesses of the French Renaissance. Published by the University of Chicago Press in 2006, this textbook delves into the customs and traditions of Europe, specifically France, during the Renaissance period. With a focus on art, history, and social science, the book offers insights into the abundance and excess that characterized this era. Zorach's analysis of blood, milk, ink, and gold as symbols of abundance and luxury in the French Renaissance makes this book a valuable reference for those interested in European history and cultural practices.