H. Caecilia, H. Magdalena, H. Paulus, H. Johannes en H. Augustinus 1763 - 1771

Robert Strange created this print, "H. Caecilia, H. Magdalena, H. Paulus, H. Johannes en H. Augustinus," employing engraving to craft a scene that marries earthly and divine realms. The composition is structured vertically, dividing the artwork into distinct registers. Below, we observe figures arranged in classical drapery. The earthly figures look upwards towards the cloud formation above, where cherubic forms are gathered. The instruments scattered at the feet of the figures on the ground suggests this as a terrestrial space, contrasting with the cherubic forms in the clouds, creating a visual metaphor for the interplay between faith and divine inspiration. The artist uses line and form to guide the viewer's eye, encouraging a contemplation on the sacred. Strange's work invites us to consider the dialogue between the material and the transcendental.