Drie Maria's bij het graf c. 1590 - 1637

Egbert Van Panderen's engraving depicts the three Marys at Christ’s tomb; a pivotal moment rendered with potent symbols. The angel, bathed in divine light, is the dominant figure; the halo and radiant beams signifying holiness. The angel is seated on the tomb, holding a shroud, indicating the resurrection. Even the distant crosses evoke the preceding crucifixion. Notice the angel's gesture—pointing upwards to the heavens, this is a motif that appears across cultures, seen in the raised hand of Roman emperors, or the spiritual gurus of the East. This conveys authority, blessing, and revelation. Throughout history, angels have appeared as messengers and divine agents. This image plays on our collective subconscious, tapping into primal fears of death and hopes of resurrection. The angel reassures; its presence a psychological balm for grief. The symbols in this print weave a rich tapestry, resurfacing through time and evolving in meaning, yet consistently speaking to our deepest emotions.