Landschap met de heilige familie en twee vroedvrouwen 1605 - 1673

Lucas van Uden etched this Landscape with the Holy Family and Two Midwives in the 17th century. In it, the holy family rests before ruins marked with a star. That star echoes through time. We see its ancient roots in the pentagrams protecting Sumerian grain stores. Here, in a biblical scene, it speaks to the divine and the continuity of faith. Yet, how different this feels from its later, twisted image in occult practices, a testament to our human capability to invert symbols. The emotional weight of maternal care is evident. The tender embrace is a powerful symbol that surfaces across cultures, seen in the protective stance of Egyptian goddesses, guarding their young. These gestures of love are not just seen, they're felt in the pit of our stomachs. Like a restless spirit, this symbol returns, transformed. The psychological undercurrents, both conscious and deeply buried, shape our collective memory. As you look, consider the journey of symbols, their constant return, and how they reflect our ever-changing world.