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St. Sernin Basilica: Capital (c.1082-83): Rich Man and Lazarus

Capital (c.1082-83): Rich Man and Lazarus

Scene from the parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 16:19-31): the rich man feasts while a dog licks Lazarus' sores. Romanesque capital on the Porte des Comtes, c.1082-83. South transept, Basilica of St. Sernin, Toulouse, Midi-Pyrenees, France.

Credit: Holly Hayes