1554
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Rich Man in Hell is a 1554 ink by German 16th Century, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows a suffering man in flames on the left, reaching toward a distant, happy figure. Above them float two angels with wings, holding hands. Below, a small town sits quietly in the background. The man’s torment comes from his past choices—this is a warning about greed. The artist packed a lot of drama into the tight space. Want to see how this style worked? Look up engraving.
A German artist from the late 1500s drew lively scenes of knights clashing in parades and mock battles.
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