1554
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Rich Man Being Carried Away by the Devil is a 1554 ink by German 16th Century, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows a dramatic scene of a muscular, horned figure dragging a struggling man downward. The man clutches a bag of coins, while twisted creatures and a skeletal horse watch from above. Below, a rocky landscape leads to a distant town, and a bare tree stands near the center. The Latin text at the bottom hints this is about greed’s consequences. The artist used sharp lines and shading to create depth and tension. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
A German artist from the late 1500s drew lively scenes of knights clashing in parades and mock battles.
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