Portret van een vrouw 1799 - 1855

Here we see Giovanni Paolo Lasinio's delicate pencil drawing, "Portret van een vrouw." The woman holds a rosary, a string of beads used for prayer. This is a powerful symbol, deeply rooted in religious devotion and meditative practice. Consider how rosaries appear in other artworks, from the somber portraits of Renaissance donors to the ecstatic visions of Baroque saints. These beads, often associated with the Virgin Mary, are not merely objects of piety but conduits of spiritual connection. The rosary is a tactile reminder of faith, a method to repeat prayers, a connection to the divine that has been passed down through generations. The rosary is an anchor for the subconscious. A repetitive gesture that invites a deep emotional state of contemplation and introspection, a meditative act that transcends mere recitation. Its significance is in the realm of collective memory and religious experience that continues to evolve and resonate.