Triomftocht van Christus met figuren uit het Oude en Nieuwe Testament (vierde deel) 1687 - 1694

Nicolas de Larmessin I created this print, "Triumph of Christ, with figures from the Old and New Testaments," in France in the late 17th century using etching and engraving. The image is part of a series which aimed to visually represent the idea of a universal church. It depicts a procession of biblical figures. Trumpets sound as prophets, angels and other figures move towards the viewer bearing the cross. Through its visual codes and cultural references, the print constructs an idealized vision of Christian history. France in the 17th century was marked by religious and political tensions, with the Catholic Church playing a central role. Institutions of religious art, such as the Académie Royale de Peinture et de Sculpture, influenced artistic production. This print actively participates in these debates by presenting a triumphant and unified image of Christianity. To fully understand this print, a historian would look at contemporary religious texts, political pamphlets, and institutional records. These resources would shed light on the complex social and institutional contexts that shaped its creation and reception.