Lazarus and the Rich Man, Jacopo Bassano (copy after), 1544 - 1700
1700
100.0 x 129.0 cm
The rich man and poor Lazarus. The story is depicted in a kitchen where a meal is prepared. On the right, dogs lick the wounds of the beggar Lazarus. Behind this is the rich man at the table where musicians play. In the kitchen a monkey watches how a chicken is picked, in the middle a woman works with a jack. In the foreground are fish, eggs and vegetables. The painting is related to a print by Johannes Sadeler I, after a painting by Bassano.
jacopo bassano the elder (1510 – 1592)
Jacopo Bassano (c. 1510-1592) was a key Venetian Renaissance painter known for vibrant religious scenes, landscapes & genre paintings. Explore his unique style blending sacred themes with rustic life and influence on his artist sons.
About this artwork
- Title: Lazarus and the Rich Man, Jacopo Bassano (copy after), 1544 - 1700
- Artist: jacopo bassano the elder
- Year: 1700
- Original dimensions: 100.0 x 129.0 cm
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Main color: Walnut
- Perceived brightness: deep_shadow