Bijbelverzen by Marie Jordan

Bijbelverzen 1906 - 1948

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drawing, paper, ink

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drawing

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paper

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ink

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academic-art

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calligraphy

Copyright: Rijks Museum: Open Domain

In this page, filled with inscriptions by Marie Jordan, biblical references and personal reflections intertwine. The act of writing itself, a very human endeavor, becomes a potent symbol. The letter, the word—each carries the weight of tradition and faith. The references to Corinthians and the Conference are not merely texts; they are echoes of ancient gatherings and debates. The handwritten script itself embodies a tradition harking back to monastic scribes illuminating sacred texts. Notice how the very act of inscribing these verses is reminiscent of medieval devotion, where writing was a holy act. The looping script, personal yet precise, mirrors the ways in which we internalize and reinterpret inherited truths. The image taps into a deep well of collective memory, where written words hold the power to connect us to our cultural and spiritual past. It reminds us that even the simplest marks can carry profound emotional and cultural resonance.

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