Fotoreproductie van een gravure van De heilige drie-eenheid door Schelte Adamsz. Bolswert, naar het schilderij door Peter Paul Rubens before 1858

Jean Louis Bargignac made this photogravure reproduction of a print of Peter Paul Rubens's "The Holy Trinity," in the mid-19th century. The image depicts the Holy Trinity, with God the Father holding the dead Christ, observed by angels, and the Holy Spirit in the form of a dove above. Rubens, living in a society deeply shaped by religious doctrine, would have been tasked with creating images that reinforced the power and authority of the Church. It’s interesting to consider how the emphasis on Christ’s suffering body may have served to elicit a sense of guilt and a need for redemption among viewers. Bargignac's reproduction of the print allows us to consider how religious narratives are perpetuated and reinterpreted across time and media. The emotional weight of the image is palpable, inviting reflection on themes of sacrifice, redemption, and the human condition. The composition and symbolism reflect societal concerns with salvation, morality, and the relationship between the divine and the human.