Uitstorting van de Heilige Geest / Petrus en Johannes genezen een verlamde man 1716 - 1791

Pieter Tanjé created this print titled, "Uitstorting van de Heilige Geest / Petrus en Johannes genezen een verlamde man," in the 18th century. Tanjé, working during the Enlightenment, engages with biblical narratives through the lens of his time. The print visualizes two scenes from the Acts of the Apostles. The upper panel shows the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles, and the lower panel depicts Peter and John healing a disabled man. Consider how the concepts of divine intervention and healing resonate differently across historical and social contexts. The print invites us to reflect on the power dynamics inherent in acts of healing and spiritual awakening. What does it mean to be healed, and who has the power to heal? By juxtaposing these scenes, Tanjé prompts us to think about the relationship between faith, power, and the body. This work serves as a reminder of the complex interplay between belief, authority, and human experience.