The Visitation. Tracing of the recto 1571 - 1631

This drawing, titled "The Visitation," is an anonymous work currently held at the SMK in Copenhagen. Executed in an undetermined time, it presents a scene laden with historical and social weight. It depicts the meeting of Mary and Elizabeth, both pregnant, a moment symbolizing faith, anticipation, and female solidarity. In a society where women's roles were often confined to domesticity and motherhood, this encounter becomes powerful. The drawing may be read as subtly subversive, emphasizing the strength and importance of female bonds and shared experiences in a patriarchal world. The artist's choice to represent this scene invites reflection on the dynamics of power, gender, and spirituality. This drawing is a reminder of the quiet, yet profound ways in which women have historically supported and uplifted one another, and of the radical potential inherent in the narratives of female experience.