Parable of Lazarus 

Fyodor Bronnikov’s “Parable of Lazarus” depicts a scene from the Bible. An emaciated and elderly Lazarus lies near the steps of a grand building, begging for alms. A well-dressed servant walks up the stairs, carrying a water pitcher, seemingly oblivious to the man’s plight. The servant's indifference underscores the central theme of the parable, the dangers of neglecting the poor. The image portrays the stark contrast between wealth and poverty, echoing the biblical message of caring for the less fortunate.