Weldoener die geld uitdeelt aan de armen 1620 - 1687

"Weldoener die geld uitdeelt aan de armen" (Benefactor Distributing Money to the Poor) is an etching by François Collignon, completed between 1620 and 1687. This artwork depicts a wealthy benefactor distributing money to a group of poor people. The scene is set in front of a building, with a crowd of people gathered in the background. The etching captures the contrast between the wealth of the benefactor and the poverty of the recipients. This artwork, which is currently located in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the social dynamics of 17th-century Dutch society.