Once in a while, you find yourself face to face with such sublime intimations of beauty that, for a moment, everything else falls away, and time slows to a complete stop.

This slideshow full of hamburgers is one of those times.

It’s called the State of Chicago Burgers. And inside, you’ll find the humblest of culinary creations delightfully compromised by accoutrements like seared foie gras, crispy pork belly and chicken-fried onion rings.

Also, bacon.

Lots and lots of bacon.