Evangelisten en profeten / Tevredenheid / Geleid door Christus / Laatste Avondmaal before 1767

This is Cornelis van Noorde's etching, 'Evangelists and Prophets/Contentment/Guided by Christ/Last Supper.' Made in the late 18th century, the print reflects the religious and intellectual climate of the Dutch Republic. Van Noorde's choice of subject matter places the viewer at a pivotal point of cultural identity in the Netherlands. The Protestant Reformation had a profound impact on Dutch society, leading to a complex relationship with religious imagery. Van Noorde, working within this context, navigates the traditional biblical narratives, reinterpreting them through his own artistic lens. The scenes invite us to consider the roles of faith, leadership, and community in shaping individual and collective identities. Each image holds a symbolic weight, prompting us to reflect on our own beliefs, and to ask: How do we find satisfaction and guidance in a world filled with uncertainty?