The Rich Man on His Death Bed

About this work

This etching shows a sick man lying in bed, surrounded by people. Some stand close, looking worried, while others seem to be arguing or pointing at things. A table nearby holds jars and a book, and a small child clutches a toy. Outside the window, a cityscape with buildings and a dome appears faint in the background. The Latin text at the bottom roughly translates to *"The rich man died on his last supper."* The scene feels crowded with meaning—maybe about greed or regret. The artist packed a lot into this small space. Next, look up etching to see how this technique works.