Lazarus krijgt van de zoon van zijn tuinman een roos 1795

Reinier Vinkeles made this print, "Lazarus receives a rose from the son of his gardener," sometime before his death in 1816. It uses etching and engraving. The scene depicts Lazarus, a biblical figure, receiving a rose from a young boy, watched over by two women. The image speaks to the cultural and religious climate of the Netherlands during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. During this period, there was a strong interest in both classical themes and biblical narratives, which served as moral and didactic tools. The emphasis on Lazarus, a figure of resurrection and divine favor, reflects prevailing religious sentiments. Also, the presence of a gardener's son suggests an awareness and perhaps an idealization of the common man. The Rijksmuseum, where this print is housed, plays a crucial role in preserving and interpreting such cultural artifacts. Historians consult period documents, religious texts, and other artworks to understand the complex interplay of social, religious, and artistic factors that shaped it. Ultimately, it is an engagement with these social and institutional contexts that enriches our understanding of Vinkeles's work and its historical significance.