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Lazarus and the Rich Mans Table (Luke 16), section of wing panel from the Mompelgarter
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Lazarus and the Rich Mans Table (Luke 16), section of wing panel from the Mompelgarter
XAM72469 Lazarus and the Rich Mans Table (Luke 16), section of wing panel from the Mompelgarter Altarpiece (panel) (see also 72465-79) by Gerung or Gerou, Matthias (c.1500-68/70); 41x28 cm; Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria; German, out of copyright
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This print captures a section of the wing panel from the Mompelgarter Altarpiece, depicting the biblical story of Lazarus and the Rich Man's Table as told in Luke 16. Painted by Matthias Gerung or Gerou around 1500, this masterpiece measures 41x28 cm and is currently housed in the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna, Austria. In this poignant scene, we witness a stark contrast between wealth and poverty. The rich man sits at his lavish table adorned with sumptuous food while Lazarus, afflicted with ulcers, lies outside on the ground. Dogs can be seen licking his wounds as he longs for even a morsel from the rich man's feast. The artist skillfully portrays not only physical suffering but also social inequality through subtle details. A servant stands near the portico entrance to serve those inside while Lazarus remains unnoticed and neglected. Gerung or Gerou's work serves as a powerful reminder of our responsibility towards those less fortunate. It prompts us to reflect on how we can alleviate poverty and bridge societal gaps that persist today. This evocative image invites contemplation about compassion, empathy, and justice. It reminds us that true wealth lies not in material possessions but in acts of kindness towards others.
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