Vrouwen geven arme mensen een aalmoes 1832 - 1897

"Vrouwen geven arme mensen een aalmoes" (Women give alms to poor people), created by Alexander Ver Huell between 1832 and 1897, is a poignant depiction of social disparity in 19th-century Netherlands. This lithograph, currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, captures a scene of two women offering charity to a seated man, emphasizing the stark contrast between their attire and his impoverished state. Ver Huell, known for his sensitive portrayal of everyday life, uses detailed lines to evoke a sense of realism and compassion. The composition, including the man's weary posture and the women's gentle expressions, further amplifies the narrative of social inequality and the act of giving.