Filippo Neri breekt twee ribben tijdens het bidden 1630 - 1641

This engraving, "Filippo Neri breekt twee ribben tijdens het bidden" by Luca Ciamberlano, presents us with a dramatic scene rendered in precise lines and contrasting shades. The composition is divided into distinct spatial planes, with Filippo Neri at the fulcrum of earthly and divine forces. Ciamberlano uses a semiotic structure: the kneeling figure, bathed in divine light emanating from the dove of the Holy Spirit, contrasts with the figures in the background. The architectural elements frame the scene, creating a stage for the miraculous event. The sharp lines and the contrasting light and dark evoke a sense of awe, directing our gaze to the central figure and the unfolding miracle. The artist’s mastery lies in his ability to use line and space to create a sense of the extraordinary. This engraving functions not merely as a depiction of a religious event, but as a meditation on faith.