Red ons uit de greep van het kwaad / Aanbidding van de Drieëenheid 1569 - 1573

This engraving, "Red ons uit de greep van het kwaad / Aanbidding van de Drieëenheid", was created by Wierix around the late 16th or early 17th century. The composition, divided into distinct registers, immediately strikes us with its emphasis on hierarchy and order. The upper scene, teeming with figures and dramatic action, contrasts sharply with the serene and more structured lower register. Here, the Trinity is the primary focus: the dove signifying the Holy Spirit sits atop a globe, where God the Father supports Christ. Linear perspective is used to create depth, drawing our eyes to the center of the globe. Wierix uses a semiotic language of religious symbolism to convey the narratives of salvation and divine power. The engraving, with its formal balance and visual encoding, reflects a broader cultural discourse on power, representation, and the role of the church.