Kroning van Maria 1705 - 1754

Jacob de Wit created this etching called "The Coronation of Mary". The image shows the Virgin Mary being crowned as Queen of Heaven by God the Father and God the Son, while the Holy Spirit descends above. De Wit was a leading figure in the Dutch Golden Age. His work reflects the religious and cultural values of his time. In the 17th and 18th centuries, the Catholic Church was a major patron of the arts, commissioning works that reinforced its doctrines and authority. The coronation of Mary was a popular theme, symbolizing her unique role in salvation history and her intercession for believers. This etching would have been a way of visualizing religious concepts and devotional practices. Art historians might consult theological treatises, devotional literature, and the records of religious institutions to understand the meaning and function of such images in their original context. The meaning of art is always contingent on its social and institutional context.