Justness 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 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

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 Parable of the Wedding Feast. Private Collection

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

The Parable of the Good Samaritan, ca. 1575. 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

Landscape with the Parable of the Good Samaritan. Found in the Collection of Art History Museum, Vienne

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 Parable of the Sower. Artist: Bassano, Jacopo, il vecchio (ca. 1510-1592)
The Parable of the Sower. 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

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

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

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"Justness: A Reflection on Parables and Paintings" In the realm of art, parables come to life through vivid strokes of a brush, inviting us to ponder the concept of justness. Rembrandt van Rhijn's "The Parable of the Rich Fool" transports us to a world where wealth blinds one from true wisdom. As we gaze upon Lucas van Doetechum's rendition of "The Parable of the Talents, " we are reminded that justice lies in utilizing our gifts for the betterment of others. Pieter Bruegel's masterpiece, "The Blind Leading the Blind, " serves as a poignant metaphor for society's struggle with fairness. It urges us to question who truly leads and guides us towards justice. Similarly, Pieter Aertsen's depiction of "The Parable of the Wedding Feast" reminds us that true justice is found in embracing all without discrimination or prejudice. Domenico Fetti's portrayal of "The Parable of the Wheat and Tares" teaches us about patience and discernment when seeking justice amidst chaos. Frans Pourbus' moving interpretation captures our hearts with his portrayal of redemption in "The Parable of the Prodigal Son. " Through these timeless artworks, we witness how injustice can be confronted head-on. The Unjust Steward depicted by an anonymous artist challenges our notions about fairness and compels us to reflect on our own actions. Yet it is perhaps in Jan Sanders van Hemessen’s painting “The Good Samaritan” that we find solace in humanity’s capacity for compassion and empathy. This powerful image resonates across centuries, reminding us that justness lies not only within laws but also within ourselves. As we explore Eugene Delacroix’s work inspired by “The Good Samaritan, ” created years later, its emotional intensity amplifies our understanding that acts rooted in kindness transcend time and space.