Kruisiging van Christus 1636 - 1679

This engraving, “Crucifixion of Christ,” presents us with the iconic image of Christ on the cross, a profound symbol of sacrifice and redemption in the Christian faith. Here, the cross itself stands as the fulcrum of divine tragedy and triumph, a motif that has been endlessly reinterpreted across time. The image of Mary at the foot of the cross is reminiscent of ancient mourning figures, their gestures of grief echoing through centuries of art. Consider, for instance, the weeping women found on Greek funerary steles, their hands raised in similar lamentation. This gesture, deeply embedded in our collective memory, transcends religious boundaries, tapping into a universal expression of sorrow. The emotional power of the crucifixion scene lies in its ability to engage viewers on a primal, subconscious level. The agony of Christ, the despair of his followers – these are emotional states that resonate across time and culture. This potent iconography has resurfaced and evolved, continually adapting to new cultural contexts while retaining its core emotional resonance.