Jona wordt opgeslokt door de vis c. 1550 - 1650

This engraving, "Jonah Swallowed by the Fish," presents the well-known biblical episode amidst a turbulent sea, evoking a sense of divine drama. The act of being swallowed by the sea monster is central to understanding cultural memory. The image of the swallowing, a symbolic motif of death and rebirth, echoes throughout history. Consider the Greek myth of Cronus devouring his children, or the belly of the whale in Pinocchio. These tales resonate with shared anxieties of being consumed, and the hope for eventual liberation. The psychological impact of such imagery is profound. The story of Jonah touches upon themes of disobedience, punishment, repentance, and ultimately, redemption. These themes engage the viewer's subconscious on a very deep level. The act of being swallowed remains a powerful symbol, recurring across different cultural and historical contexts. Its continued presence reveals the depths of its psychological resonance and our collective human experience.