1592
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Poverty is Easier to Bear Than Luxury is a 1592 ink by Hendrik Goltzius, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving depicts a scene of two men carrying a woman, with a third man lying on the ground. The central figures are dressed in loose-fitting clothing, while the man on the ground wears a hat and a long coat. In the background, a stone bridge and buildings are visible. The engraving features a mix of dark and light tones, with intricate details achieved through cross-hatching. The overall mood is one of hardship and struggle, as conveyed by the facial expressions and body language of the figures. For more works that explore the human condition through allegory, look up the artist Goltzius, Hendrick.
Hendrick Goltzius (German: , Dutch: ; né Goltz; January or February 1558 – 1 January 1617) was a German-born Dutch printmaker, draftsman, and painter.
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