De lamme en de blinde 1620 - 1630

"De lamme en de blinde" (The Lame and the Blind) is a 17th-century etching by Cornelis Bloemaert, which depicts a poignant scene of mutual assistance between a blind man and a lame man. The blind man is carried on the back of the lame man, who helps him navigate by feeling the ground with his foot. The scene highlights the fragility of human existence and the importance of human connection. This Dutch Baroque etching, with its evocative depiction of hardship and compassion, is an example of Bloemaert's mastery of line and composition, capturing the struggle and dignity of the individuals in this challenging circumstance.