Armoede en een gewelddadige dood kunnen de mens overvallen 1563

"Armoede en een gewelddadige dood kunnen de mens overvallen" (Poverty and a violent death can befall mankind) is a 1563 engraving by Flemish artist Philips Galle. The artwork depicts three figures: a destitute woman, a chained man, and a man fleeing a violent scene. The composition, dominated by diagonal lines, leads the viewer's eye toward the background city, engulfed in flames, creating a sense of urgency and vulnerability. This engraving, housed at the Rijksmuseum, is a striking example of Galle's mastery in capturing the harsh realities of life in the 16th century.