Val van Jericho 1583

This engraving, titled "Fall of Jericho," presents a biblical scene rendered by an anonymous hand. Here, the Ark of the Covenant is carried by priests whose trumpets bring down the city walls. Consider the trumpets, instruments of divine intervention. We see them again and again in depictions of the Apocalypse, signaling divine wrath and judgment. Like the flutes in ancient Greek processions, these instruments stir not just sound, but also deep-seated emotions. They trigger collective memories of triumph, fear, and the power of belief. The symbolic force of the Ark, similarly, resonates across time, echoing in reliquaries and sacred vessels. It is a container of immense power, both physical and psychological, engaging viewers on a subconscious level with the sublime. This cyclical reappearance reminds us that cultural memory is a potent force, shaping our perception and emotional response across generations.