The Trinity, with the crucifixion at center and saints to both sides 1586

This engraving, made by Giovanni Battista Cavalieri in Rome, presents the Holy Trinity with the crucifixion at its center. Note the prominent triangle behind God's head, an ancient symbol for the Trinity, representing the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit as a unified divine entity. The triangle, however, extends beyond Christian iconography. We see it in ancient Egyptian pyramids and the Greek letter delta, each carrying notions of strength and stability. Over time, it resurfaces as a Masonic symbol, representing enlightenment, while Jung saw it as a symbol of integration. Here, in Cavalieri's work, the triangle's sharp angles elicit a sense of divine presence, an emotional and psychological anchor, reminding viewers of the all-encompassing nature of faith. This same shape, laden with meaning, has echoed across history, shifting from sacred geometry to emblems of power, each time engaging our subconscious with its timeless allure.