Lazarus bedelt aan de feestdis van de rijke man 1551

"Lazarus bedelt aan de feestdis van de rijke man" is an engraving created by Dirck Volckertsz Coornhert in 1551. The artwork depicts a scene from the parable of Lazarus and the rich man, a story from the New Testament that highlights the contrast between wealth and poverty. The engraving shows Lazarus, a beggar, lying at the feet of a wealthy man who is feasting with his guests. The image is a powerful reminder of the dangers of greed and the importance of charity. Coornhert’s artwork is a powerful reminder of the social injustices present in his time, highlighting the gap between the wealthy and the poor. The engraving can be found in the Rijksmuseum.