Christus verschijnt in een herberg, een jonge vrouw knielt voor hem neer 1861

Léopold Flameng created this print, titled ‘Christus verschijnt in een herberg, een jonge vrouw knielt voor hem neer’ using etching. Set in what appears to be a humble tavern, the scene depicts the radiant figure of Christ appearing before a diverse crowd. A young woman kneels in reverence, while others look on with varied expressions of awe, disbelief, or indifference. Flameng, working in the late 19th century, invites us to consider how faith intersects with everyday life, especially for those on the margins of society. The setting suggests a space of refuge and community, yet also hints at the social inequalities of the time. The emotional intensity of the encounter is palpable—the woman’s act of kneeling is a visceral expression of faith. Flameng captures a moment where the divine breaks into the ordinary, challenging traditional representations of religious experience. This print invites us to contemplate the power of faith to transform individual lives. It also asks us to consider its role within the complex social structures.