Jaïrus knielt voor Christus / Christus als de goede herder / Bruiloft te Kana / Bergrede before 1767

This print depicting four scenes from the New Testament was made by Cornelis van Noorde around the late 18th century. It presents a vision of faith deeply embedded in its time. Van Noorde, a Dutch artist, lived during an era of significant social and political change. The print invites us to consider the power dynamics inherent in religious narratives. Each scene—Jairus kneeling, Christ as shepherd, the wedding at Cana, and the Sermon on the Mount—highlights moments of divine intervention and moral teaching. But let's think about who gets to tell these stories and whose perspectives are centered. How do these images serve to reinforce existing social hierarchies? It is important to remember that representations of religious figures are always shaped by the cultural context in which they are created. This work invites us to think about faith and power, and the ways in which images can shape our understanding of both.