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Lazarus at the Rich Man's Gate, from "The Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus"

1554
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Lazarus, in the foreground at right, raises a bowl, while dogs lick at the wounds on his legs. In the background at center, Dives and his guests gather around a table for a feast. Based on Luke 16:20-21. Plate 2 from a series of five engravings.

Artwork Details

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  • Title: Lazarus at the Rich Man's Gate, from "The Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus"
  • Series/Portfolio: The Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus
  • Artist: Heinrich Aldegrever (German, Paderborn ca. 1502–1555/1561 Soest)
  • Date: 1554
  • Medium: Engraving
  • Dimensions: Sheet: 3 1/8 × 4 5/16 in. (8 × 11 cm)
  • Classification: Prints
  • Credit Line: Gift of Henry Walters, 1917
  • Object Number: 17.37.227
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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