L’incrédulité De Saint Thomas 

This is Francesco Salviati’s drawing "L’incrédulité De Saint Thomas". Salviati was a Florentine artist working in the mid-16th century. Here we see a moment laden with doubt and revelation. Thomas, often remembered as “Doubting Thomas”, refuses to believe in Christ’s resurrection until he can feel the wounds himself. In a time of religious upheaval, Salviati captures not just a biblical scene, but the very essence of faith tested by reason. The era was marked by the rise of humanism, challenging long-held religious dogmas. The Reformation further fractured Europe, leading to wars and questioning of religious authority. Salviati, as a court artist, had to navigate these complex tensions. His depiction of Thomas, kneeling and reaching out, invites us to consider the intersection of skepticism and belief during this transformative period. What does it mean to demand physical proof in matters of faith, and how does this resonate with our own searches for truth?