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Lazarus in Abraham's Bosom and the Rich Man in Hell
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Lazarus in Abraham's Bosom and the Rich Man in Hell

Cornelis Bos · 1547 · etching; engraving; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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The poor man, Lazarus, enters heaven after his death and lies in Abraham's bosom. The rich man, who feasted daily during his life and dressed in fine clothing, ends up in hell after his death. He is tortured by demons.

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Credit lineLazarus in Abrahams schoot en de rijke man in de hel. 1547. Cornelis Bos. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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