Palace Gardens with Poor Lazarus in the foreground 1550 - 1606

"Palace Gardens with Poor Lazarus in the foreground" is an oil painting by Hans Vredeman de Vries, dating from 1550 to 1606. The artwork depicts a grand, idealized palace and its gardens, with a focus on architectural details and a sense of perspective. In the foreground, a beggar, likely Lazarus, is depicted in the context of wealth and opulence, creating a social commentary on the disparity between rich and poor. The painting exemplifies Vredeman de Vries's interest in architectural and landscape design, often exploring fantastical and meticulously detailed depictions. This work is housed at the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, and measures 42 cm in height, 66 cm in width, and 5.6 cm in depth.