Elisa wordt door de profeten uit Jericho erkent en zuivert het water 1579

This engraving depicts the biblical story of Elisha purifying the water of Jericho, addressing its barrenness. Elisha, standing prominently, casts salt into the spring, a symbolic gesture of purification and renewal. We can see those healed kneel before him, an act reflecting acceptance and faith. Consider the recurring motif of purification in art and mythology. Water, often a symbol of life and renewal, is here restored to its life-giving potential through Elisha's intervention. This resonates with ancient purification rituals, echoed across cultures from baptismal rites to ancient Greek purification ceremonies with water. It’s a timeless symbol, deeply embedded in our collective unconscious, resurfacing in myriad forms throughout history. This image invites us to reflect on our enduring need for cleansing, renewal, and the symbolic power of simple gestures.