Inhumanity Collection

The Parable of the Rich Fool, 1627. Creator: Rembrandt van Rhijn (1606-1669)
The Parable of the Rich Fool, 1627. Found in the Collection of Staatliche Museen, Berlin

The Parable of the Talents. Artist: Doetechum, Lucas, van (c. 1530-c. 1584)
The Parable of the Talents. From a private collection

The Parable of the Rich Man and the Beggar Lazarus. Creator: Kessler, Stephan (1622-1700)
The Parable of the Rich Man and the Beggar Lazarus. Private Collection

Landscape with the Parable of the Good Samaritan, 1638. Creator: Rembrandt van Rhijn (1606-1669)
Landscape with the Parable of the Good Samaritan, 1638. Found in the collection of the Muzeum Narodowe, Krakow

The Blind Leading the Blind, 1568. Creator: Bruegel (Brueghel), Pieter, the Elder (ca 1525-1569)
The Blind Leading the Blind, 1568. Found in the Collection of Museo di Capodimonte, Naples

The Parable of the Wedding Feast. Private Collection

The Battle, plate 3 from The Miseries and Misfortunes of War, engraved by Israel Henriet (c)
XIR172402 The Battle, plate 3 from The Miseries and Misfortunes of War, engraved by Israel Henriet (c.1590-1661) 1633 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Callot

The Peasants Revenge, plate 17 from The Miseries and Misfortunes of War, engraved by Israel Henriet (c)
XIR172411 The Peasants Revenge, plate 17 from The Miseries and Misfortunes of War, engraved by Israel Henriet (c.1590-1661) 1633 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Callot

Procession of the Holy League, c. 1590-93 (oil on canvas)
XOU231533 Procession of the Holy League, c.1590-93 (oil on canvas) by Bunel, Francois (c.1522-c.1599) (circle of); 93x158 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rouen, France

The Nantes Drownings, after the Historic Paintings of the French Revolution series
CHT172430 The Nantes Drownings, after the Historic Paintings of the French Revolution series, engraved by Reinier Vinkeles (1741-1816) and Daniel Vrydag (1765-1822)

The Parable of the Wedding Feast. Creator: Aertsen, Pieter (1508-1575)
The Parable of the Wedding Feast. Private Collection

The Parable of the Wheat and the Tares, 1620s. Creator: Fetti, Domenico (1588 / 90-1623)
The Parable of the Wheat and the Tares, 1620s. Found in the Collection of Prague Castle

The Parable of the Rich Man and the Beggar Lazarus, 1615. Creator: Francken, Frans
The Parable of the Rich Man and the Beggar Lazarus, 1615. Found in the Collection of Slovak National Gallery, Bratislava

The Parable of the prodigal son. Creator: Pourbus, Frans, the Elder (1546-1581)
The Parable of the prodigal son. Found in the Collection of Museum Mayer van den Bergh, Antwerp

The Parable of the Rich Man and the Beggar Lazarus (Manuscript illumination from the Matenadaran Gospel), 1332. Found in the Collection of Mesrop Mashtots Institute of Ancient Manuscripts

The Parable of the Unjust Steward, c. 1540
The Parable of the Unjust Steward, c.1540. Found in the Collection of Art History Museum, Vienne

The Blind Leading the Blind. Found in the Collection of Musee du Louvre, Paris

The Good Samaritan (after Delacroix), 1890. Found in the collection of Kroller-Muller Museum, Otterlo

The Good Samaritan, c. 1612. Artist: Lastman, Pieter Pietersz. (1583-1633)
The Good Samaritan, c. 1612. Private Collection

The Parable of the Wheat and the Tares. Artist: Fetti, Domenico (1588 / 90-1623)
The Parable of the Wheat and the Tares. Found in the collection of Thyssen-Bornemisza Collections

The Rich Man in Gehenna Fire, 1313. Artist: Ancient Russian frescos
The Rich Man in Gehenna Fire, 1313. Found in the collection of the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Theotokos, Snetogorsky Monastery, Pskov

An Allegorical Hunt, 1578. Artist: Stradanus (Straet, van der), Johannes (1523-1605)
An Allegorical Hunt, 1578. From a private collection

The Triumph of Riches, 1564. Artist: Coornhert, Dirk Volkertsz. (1522-1590)
The Triumph of Riches, 1564. From a private collection

Money rule the world, 1589. Artist: Greuter, Mathias (1564-1638)
Money rule the world, 1589. From a private collection

Brother Donkey with Money, Early 17th cen Artist: German master
Brother Donkey with Money, Early 17th cen.. From a private collection

Book of Hours, Detail: Dives tormented by demons and watched by the soul of Lazarus, c. 1500. From a private collection

The Two Deaths, Second half of the16th cen Artist: Wierx, Hieronymus (1553-1619)
The Two Deaths, Second half of the16th cen.. From a private collection

The Rich Man being led to Hell, c. 1647-1648. Artist: Teniers, David, the Younger (1610-1690)
The Rich Man being led to Hell, c. 1647-1648. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

The Parable of the Rich Fool, 1648. Artist: Teniers, David, the Younger (1610-1690)
The Parable of the Rich Fool, 1648. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Honor, 1591. Artist: Sadeler, Raphael, the Elder (1560-1628)
Honor, 1591. From a private collection

The Apostles Distribute the Money to those in Need, ca. 1600. Artist: Sadeler, Jan (Johannes), the Elder (1550-1600)
The Apostles Distribute the Money to those in Need, ca. 1600. From a private collection

The Good Samaritan, ca 1562-1563. Artist: Bassano, Jacopo, il vecchio (ca. 1510-1592)
The Good Samaritan, ca 1562-1563. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Fight of the Money-Bags and the Coffers, c. 1560. Artist: Heyden, Pieter, van der (1538-1572)
Fight of the Money-Bags and the Coffers, c. 1560. From a private collection

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"Inhumanity: A Haunting Glimpse into the Darkest Depths of Humanity" In a world where compassion should reign, these haunting depictions serve as stark reminders of the inhumanity that has plagued mankind throughout history. From Rembrandt van Rhijn's "The Parable of the Rich Fool" to Doetechum's "The Parable of the Talents, " we witness greed and selfishness consuming souls, blinding them to their fellow human beings. Pieter Bruegel's powerful masterpiece, "The Blind Leading the Blind, " captures the tragic consequences when ignorance and arrogance guide our actions. It serves as a chilling metaphor for those who exploit others without remorse or empathy. Francois Froger's illustration from "Relation du Voyage de M. De Gennes" exposes the brutal reality faced by slaves under Portuguese rule - floggings inflicted upon those desperate enough to seek freedom. The engraving leaves an indelible mark on our collective conscience, reminding us of humanity's capacity for unspeakable cruelty. Israel Henriet's engravings in "The Miseries and Misfortunes of War" series depict scenes so harrowing they are etched into our minds forever. From pillaged farms and razed villages to battles ravaging landscapes, these images lay bare humanity’s insatiable thirst for power at any cost. Jacques Callot’s painting turned oil canvas masterpiece portrays torture on “The Wheel, ” revealing man’s ability to inflict unimaginable pain upon his fellow beings. Similarly, wood engravings like “Slaves in Brazil: The Terrible Torture of a Slave” from Journal des Voyages expose the horrors endured by enslaved individuals – their suffering eternally captured within black-and-white photographs. "The Destruction of a Monastery, " another somber engraving by Israel Henriet, showcases how even sacred spaces are not spared from mankind's relentless pursuit of destruction.