Kristus helbreder to blinde og en besat 1865 - 1917

Frans Schwartz created this etching, 'Christ Healing the Blind and a Possessed Man', sometime in the late 19th or early 20th century. The texture, achieved through dense, dark lines, dominates our perception. The composition uses a shallow depth of field to create a sense of claustrophobia. Observe how Schwartz uses light and shadow to direct our attention to the figures in the foreground. Christ, surrounded by onlookers, becomes a focal point through the contrast of light against the darker tones of the crowd. This etching may also be interpreted through the lens of semiotics, where the image of Christ represents not just a historical figure, but a signifier of faith, healing, and divine power. Note how Schwartz does not offer a clear narrative closure. Instead, the formal qualities of line and tone encourage us to engage with the artwork on multiple levels, inviting us to question and re-evaluate our understanding of faith, representation, and the human condition.