De fem forstandige jomfruer. Mindeblad i anledning af jomfru Anne Rosenkrantz's død 1644 - 1679

Sebastian Lehlin created this print, "The Five Wise Virgins," as a memorial. At its heart lies the parable of the wise and foolish virgins from the Gospel of Matthew, a potent symbol of preparedness for spiritual awakening. The wise virgins, lamps lit, signify those souls ready to meet the bridegroom, Christ. This motif echoes across time and cultures, resurfacing in medieval sculptures and Renaissance paintings. The lamp, a beacon in darkness, transcends its literal form to become a symbol of knowledge, guidance, and the soul's illumination. Think of it as the 'Psyche' lamp, flickering in the face of oblivion, a collective memory etched into our subconscious. Note the surrounding heraldry—each shield a family's story, a lineage woven into the fabric of remembrance. This act of commemoration, like the image itself, strives to immortalize the deceased, tapping into our primal fear of oblivion. It speaks to the powerful drive to leave a lasting mark, a light that persists beyond our mortal span.