Slechte rijke vrouw 1778 - 1785

"Slechte rijke vrouw" (Bad Rich Woman), created between 1778 and 1785 by Dutch artist Noach van der (II) Meer, is an etching that depicts a scene of social commentary. A wealthy woman, visible only from the waist up, reaches out from a doorway to give alms to a poor man on crutches. The artist, known for his satirical work, utilizes the scene to critique the hypocrisy of charity. This etching, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a fine example of 18th-century Dutch social realism and offers a glimpse into the complex social dynamics of the era.