De vijf dwaze maagden worden door de duivel de hel ingetrokken c. 1869 - 1925

This watercolor sketch by Antoon Derkinderen, created between 1869 and 1925, depicts a scene from the parable of the ten virgins, found in the Bible's Gospel of Matthew. The artwork focuses on the five foolish virgins who are being dragged into Hell by the Devil, representing the consequences of being unprepared for the Second Coming of Christ. The inscription "Dominum confitemur" (Latin for "We confess the Lord") above the scene underscores the importance of faith and preparedness. The detailed figures and the use of muted colors lend a sense of solemnity to the composition.