Mirakuleus beeld van O.-L.-V. te Scherpenheuvel / Image miraculeuse de N.-D. à Montaigu / De Godzalige huiszegen / La Bénédiction du Ménage 1833 - 1911
brepolsdierckxzoon
rijksmuseum
drawing, mixed-media, print, engraving
drawing
mixed-media
figuration
genre-painting
engraving
This 19th-century print by Brepols & Dierckx zoon, titled *Mirakuleus beeld van O.-L.-V. te Scherpenheuvel*, depicts the miraculous image of the Virgin Mary in Scherpenheuvel, Belgium. The image is presented in a devotional context, showing people kneeling and praying before the Virgin and Christ. The print highlights the religious significance of the image, emphasizing the importance of prayer and the role of faith in the lives of believers. It is a popular example of religious art and was part of a broader trend of religious imagery in the 19th century. The print is a valuable artifact that sheds light on religious practices and beliefs in 19th-century Belgium. *Mirakuleus beeld van O.-L.-V. te Scherpenheuvel* is a significant example of religious printmaking and showcases the enduring power of faith.
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