Engel met tiara en sleutels 1735 - 1800

This engraving depicts an angel with a tiara and keys, made by Giovanni Cattini, an Italian artist who lived from 1715 to 1800. Angels in art are often used to represent purity, guidance, and divine intervention, but also carry the weight of the church's power. Here, the angel is holding a papal tiara and keys, symbols of the Pope's authority. The angel becomes a divine endorsement of earthly power. The figure’s soft, androgynous features challenge traditional notions of gender, offering a more fluid representation of divinity. The print invites us to consider the complex relationship between faith, power, and identity. It captures a moment of contemplation, asking us to reflect on the structures that shape our beliefs and the emotional connection we have to them.