Christus geneest een blinde man 1691 - 1767

Louis Surugue created this print, "Christ Healing a Blind Man," using etching techniques. The composition centers around a moment of dramatic encounter, rendered in precise detail. Notice how Surugue uses line and form to guide our eyes. The architectural backdrop provides a structured, almost theatrical stage, setting off the organic arrangement of figures. Christ, centrally positioned, extends his hands towards the kneeling blind man, creating a focal point that is both visually and narratively powerful. The gazes and gestures of the surrounding figures all converge on this interaction, reinforcing the scene's emotional and spiritual intensity. The medium itself, etching, lends a unique texture and tonality to the work, the cross-hatching adding depth and shadow. This is not merely an illustration but a constructed space where light and shadow play critical roles in enhancing the theological implications of sight and insight.