Christus geneest een blinde 1515 - 1566

Lambert Lombard rendered this drawing, now in the Rijksmuseum, depicting ‘Christ Healing the Blind Man,’ with pen and brown ink. The act of Christ healing is central, resonating with a narrative deeply embedded in the human psyche. The laying on of hands, a gesture imbued with the power to heal and transform, echoes across cultures and epochs. This motif is not unique to Christianity. Consider its parallels in ancient healing rituals, where touch was believed to transmit vital energy. The very act of Christ’s touch carries a potent emotional charge, sparking feelings of hope, faith, and collective longing for renewal. It surfaces again and again in different contexts, shifting in meaning. Think, for example, of the laying on of hands in coronation ceremonies, symbolizing the divine right to rule. This image engages viewers on a deep, subconscious level, stirring primal emotions related to healing, faith, and the longing for divine intervention. This cyclical progression resurfaces, evolving, and taking on new meanings throughout history.