Bijbelverzen 1906 - 1948

Marie Jordan created this handwritten page of "Bible Verses," filled with symbolic weight and resonating with historical echoes. The recurring motif of "the last verse" connects directly to the human desire for completion and understanding, a concept present throughout history from ancient Greek tragedies to modern literature. The mention of "God's wrath" is a powerful image, recalling the Old Testament narratives of divine retribution, and resonates even today in discussions of morality and justice. "Sleep" is presented as a metaphor for death, an allegory that transcends time and space. I'm reminded of Hypnos in ancient Greek art, often depicted as a gentle, winged god, or even the Romantic painters who used sleep to explore the subconscious. The use of sleep to evoke emotions, tapping into our collective anxieties about mortality. It is a symbol that has morphed from peaceful rest to eternal repose. The themes evoke a complex interplay of hope, fear, and faith, illustrating the emotional and psychological power embedded in the simple verses on the page.