Lazarus and the Rich Glutton

In this capital various scenes of the parable of Lazarus are represented (Lk 16:19-31).
On the south-western corner and on the adjacent sides of the capital the banquet of the rich man is portrayed; five figures are shown sitting at a long table. The figure at the left edge of the table with half-long hair, moustache and beard holds a spherical object with lid in his hands. He is no doubt a servant, who is offering something to the man to his left. This man with curly hair has his mouth open and is showing his teeth as a sign of pleasure. He reaches his plate to the servant, while lifting some food to his mouth.
On the south side of the capital two further figures appear at the table. These too could be servants, of which one is placing a dish on the table, while the other is turning towards the door. Of this door only the bolts and hinges can be recognized. On the other side of the door stands “the poor man named Lazarus, full of sores”. Large parts of his body have not been preserved, but it is recognizable that he is barefoot. Two dogs lick the sores on his legs.
On the north-western corner the soul of the poor man rests, in the form of a small bust, in the bosom of Abraham. The bearded patriarch is dressed in a long robe. Next to him a tree with its fruit represents paradise.
On the diagonally opposite north-eastern corner, by contrast, the rich glutton is engulfed by flames and is sinking into the jaws of hell.

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