Reproductie van een prent van Johannes de Doper door Martin Schongauer before 1872

This is a reproduction of Martin Schongauer's engraving of Saint John the Baptist, rendered by Simonau & Toovey. Here, the saint carries his emblematic attribute: a disc shaped object above which is the Agnus Dei. This symbolizes Christ's sacrificial role. Observe this symbol, which echoes across centuries. Think of the sacrificial lambs in ancient Roman reliefs, a tradition born from pagan ritual sacrifice. These images surface in early Christian art, evolve through Byzantine mosaics, and here we find them, subtly transformed, integrated into the very fabric of Schongauer's late Gothic world. In the collective memory, these symbols evoke not just religious narratives, but primal feelings of guilt, redemption, and sacrifice. The image works its power on a subconscious level, tapping into our deepest fears and hopes. This emblem is not merely a sign but a vessel, carrying within it the weight of history and the echoes of shared human experience. Note the cyclical recurrence of symbols, an enduring testament to the human psyche’s need to find solace in images of hope and salvation.