The Resurrection 

Antoine Jacquard's engraving, "The Resurrection," presents a complex tapestry of symbols, anchored by the triumphant Christ rising above sleeping soldiers and mourning figures. The radiant halo signifies divine light and power, an emblem that echoes across cultures from ancient sun gods to enlightened Buddhas. Here, it marks Christ's victory over death, a motif of rebirth found in countless traditions. Observe the sleeping soldiers, a symbol of worldly power rendered helpless. This recalls similar imagery of slumbering figures guarding sacred spaces, a motif stretching back to ancient Greek temples. The angel holding the Tablets of the Law—a symbol of divine authority—reminds us that symbols, like memories, are never fixed. They transform, adapting to new cultural landscapes. This image speaks to the enduring human quest for meaning, a relentless pursuit mirrored in the cyclical return and reinvention of symbols throughout history. We are all connected by this collective, subconscious narrative, and the echoes of the past resonate within us all.