"Jesus and the Rich Young Man"

Christ is shown slightly to the left dressed in robes, gesturing to a thin, elderly man being helped to his feet by a woman farther at the left. To the right, a young man dressed in fine robes looks, but appears disinterested, possibly even averting his eyes. 

Jesus is completely absorbed in those around him. His eyes stare at the young dandy and show — as the scripture says — how much he loved the boy.

Poverty-stricken souls lurk in the shadows of the painting. The young man’s riches could ease their suffering. But even though the boy lacks the will to part with his money, Jesus still loves him. He knows the young ruler is trapped by his riches, just as the beggars are trapped by poverty.