Gelijkenis van de rijke dwaas 1585 - 1646

This engraving, titled “Gelijkenis van de rijke dwaas,” depicts a scene from the parable of the rich fool in the New Testament. An anonymous artist created the work between 1585 and 1646. The scene features a wealthy man seated at a table, surrounded by coins and chests of gold. In the background, workers toil in a barn, illustrating the contrast between the rich man’s material wealth and the plight of the poor. The engraving highlights the dangers of materialism and the importance of humility. This artwork is part of the Rijksmuseum collection in Amsterdam.