The Servant Sending his Fellow Servant to Prison, from The Parable of the Unmerciful Servant, bound in Thesaurus Sacrarum historiarum Veteris et Novi Testamenti 1585

This 1585 engraving from the *Thesaurus Sacrarum historiarum Veteris et Novi Testamenti* depicts a scene from the parable of the unmerciful servant. The artwork, attributed to an anonymous artist, illustrates the moment where a man, who was forgiven a large debt by his master, refuses to forgive a smaller debt owed to him by a fellow servant. The scene unfolds in a public space, capturing the drama of the event as the servant is led away by guards. The engraving, executed with intricate detail and strong contrasts, serves as a visual commentary on the importance of forgiveness. This piece is part of a larger collection housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, offering art lovers an opportunity to delve into the visual interpretations of biblical narratives from the 16th century.