Bedelaar en de rijke man 1778 - 1785

"Bedelaar en de rijke man" (The Beggar and the Rich Man) is an etching by Noach van der (II) Meer created between 1778 and 1785. The artwork depicts a beggar sitting at a table in a richly decorated room, while a wealthy man is shown leaving through a doorway. The contrasting figures highlight the stark social differences prevalent in 18th century Dutch society. The etching is part of the Rijksmuseum collection and measures 245 mm in height and 148 mm in width.