3-042-005 - Heritage Art/Heritage Images

Lazarus's Soul Carried to Abraham; Spinola Hours, about 1510-1520. Additional Info: These images complete the story of the poor beggar Lazarus and the rich man Dives, begun on the previous page. Underneath the text, Dives suffers torment in Hades after his death as the consequence of his uncharitable lifestyle. Horrifying demons approach to sink their teeth and claws into him as he lifts up his eyes and sees the soul of Lazarus tenderly greeted in heaven above. Dives cries out and asks for mercy in the words recorded in red on a white scroll. The reply, written in gold on a blue scroll reads: Son, remember that during your life you received good things, and likewise Lazarus bad things.