Verhaal van Lazarus en de rijke man

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verzamelaarsmerk, verso linksonder, gestempeld: Lugt 240

Art Historical Context

**Verhaal van Lazarus en deke man** is a delicate engraving by Georg Pencz, a leading figure among the Nuremberg Little Masters, created between 1542 and 1543. This small gem (61 mm high by 85 mm wide) the biblical parable from Luke 16, contrasting the suffering beggar Lazarus with the opulent rich man, whose fates reverse in the afterlife. Pencz active in Renaissance Nuremberg, masterfully captured moral themes through intricate line work, making complex narratives accessible in print form. As an engraving, the work showcases Pencz's virtuosity in fine burin techniques, allowing for precise ...

About the Artist

Georg Pencz · 1490–1550

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