Bybelsche figuren van het Nieuwe Testament 1816 - 1836

This print by Clement, de Vri and van Stegeren presents scenes from the New Testament, rendered with the stark clarity of woodcuts. Dominating each scene is a burst of red, a visual motif that demands our attention. It signifies divine intervention or perhaps moments of intense spiritual significance. Consider the image of an angel, whose red-tinged garments echo the flames of religious fervor seen elsewhere. This visual echo connects the celestial realm with the earthly, suggesting a shared intensity. Similar motifs appear across time, from medieval tapestries to Renaissance paintings. These images are not mere illustrations but vessels of cultural memory. The persistence of such imagery reveals our shared human experience of awe, terror, and faith. These are all powerful forces that engage the viewer on a deep, subconscious level. Ultimately, the red motif is an emblem of cyclical progression. It resurfaces, evolves, and takes on new meanings in different historical contexts. It reminds us of the enduring power of symbols to communicate across centuries.