Bidspirit auction | Jacopo Bassano / Jan Sadeler,

Jacopo Bassano / Jan Sadeler, Flemish (16th Century), The Rich Man and Lazarus, engraving on laid - Jacopo Bassano / Jan Sadeler Flemish (16th Century) The Rich Man and Lazarus engraving on laid paper sculpt. Jan Sadeler the Elder around 1598. Biblical Narrative: It illustrates the parable from Luke 16, showing a wealthy man feasting in a lavish outdoor kitchen while the beggar Lazarus lies destitute at his gate. Artistic Influence: The print is based on a design by the Italian painter Jacopo Bassano. Scene Composition: The detailed scene features Flemish artistic style, capturing bustling kitchen activities such as roasting poultry and food preparation in the foreground and background. Historical Context: The work is considered a notable example of late 16th-century Flemish printmaking. 9 1/4”H x 11 3/4”W(paper), 11”H x 14 1/4”W(mounting paper)