De heilige Drieëenheid in de wolken Possibly 1560 - 1633

Johann Sadeler I created this engraving, "The Holy Trinity in the Clouds," around the turn of the 17th century, a period marked by religious reform and conflict. The artwork presents a traditional representation of the Christian Trinity—God the Father, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit—set against a backdrop of billowing clouds and cherubic figures. God holds an orb, a symbol of earthly power, while the resurrected Christ carries the cross. The Holy Spirit is shown as a dove. Sadeler, working in the Habsburg-dominated Antwerp, was deeply embedded in a society where religious imagery played a crucial role in shaping identity and belief. His artistic choices reflect the conventions of his time, but the emotional impact—the sense of divine presence and spiritual aspiration—transcends the boundaries of doctrine. This image encapsulates a vision of unity and faith during an era of fragmentation and uncertainty.