The Parable of the Rich Fool
1585
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paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Adriaen Collaert
Adriaen Collaert (1560–1618) was a Flemish artist, born in Antwerp.
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ink
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Parable of the Rich Fool is a 1585 ink by Adriaen Collaert, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows a busy countryside scene with a group of people gathered near a house. In the foreground, three men stand talking while others work the land—plowing, carrying wood, and tending animals. A village stretches out in the background, with trees, fields, and a distant church tower. The sky is bright, and the whole scene is drawn with fine lines and shading. The text at the bottom hints this is a story about greed and wisdom, likely from the Bible. The artist packed lots of tiny details into the scene, from the birds to the tools, making it feel alive. Next, check out how engraving works to see how artists create these intricate lines.
Adriaen Collaert (1560–1618) was a Flemish artist, born in Antwerp.
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