Maria met Kind verschijnen aan de heilige Franciscus 1859 - 1916

This engraving by Wilhelm Wörnle captures the Virgin Mary and Child appearing to Saint Francis. The visual language of the piece is steeped in rich symbolism. The Virgin Mary, surrounded by a radiant aura and cherubic figures, embodies purity and divine grace, holding the Christ Child. Saint Francis gazes upward in reverence, his humble posture emphasizing the celestial visitation. The motif of the Madonna and Child extends beyond its immediate religious context. The Madonna, a powerful mother figure, has roots in ancient fertility goddesses, appearing across cultures in different guises. We observe it echoing through time, evolving yet retaining its core symbolism of nurturing and spiritual authority. The Child embodies innocence, hope, and the promise of salvation. Consider the enduring emotional resonance carried by such images: they connect us to primal, deeply embedded memories of maternal care, protection, and our collective longing for spiritual reassurance. The cyclical nature of these symbols speaks to the persistence of human emotions, and the narratives we tell ourselves across generations.