1743
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dives and Lazarus (Left Panel) is a 1743 ink by John Baptist Jackson, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a scene with two main figures: a rich man, Dives, and a poor man, Lazarus. Dives is dressed in fine clothes and is eating at a table, while Lazarus is sitting on the ground, looking up at him. The background of the painting is dark and moody, with a sense of contrast between the two men. The painting is done in a style that emphasizes strong contrasts between light and dark, which creates a dramatic effect. The use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume and depth, adds to the overall mood of the painting. The painting is a great example of Baroque art, which often featured dramatic lighting and intense emotions. If you're interested in learning more about this style, you might want to check out the Baroque movement.
John Baptist Jackson (1701–1780) was a British artist, a woodcut printmaker of the eighteenth century.
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