Gezicht op de kerk te Ubbergen bij Nijmegen 1798 - 1837

"Gezicht op de kerk te Ubbergen bij Nijmegen" is an etching by Ernst Willem Jan Bagelaar, who was born in 1775. Bagelaar created this work during a time of significant social and political upheaval in Europe. As the echoes of the Enlightenment began to fade, new forms of nationalism were emerging. In this seemingly simple rendering of a church, we see more than just a building; we see a place of community, identity, and solace. It is interesting to reflect on the position and purpose of religious institutions during periods of change and uncertainty, and the personal stories that intersect with them. This image invites us to consider the changing nature of faith, and its role in shaping both individual and collective identities.