Visioen van de rijke man in de hel 1646

"Visioen van de rijke man in de hel" (Vision of the Rich Man in Hell) is a 1646 engraving by an anonymous artist. This print, currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, depicts a scene from the Gospel of Luke, where a rich man is tormented in hell after his death. The scene shows demons torturing the rich man while God watches from heaven above. This artwork is a powerful reminder of the dangers of greed and the importance of living a righteous life. The print exemplifies the popular genre of religious imagery from the 17th century, illustrating biblical stories and moral lessons for the masses.