Twee scènes uit de eerste kruistocht 1729 - 1733

Dominique Sornique's etching depicts two scenes from the First Crusade. The upper vignette shows Christian crusaders charging into battle, with a flag bearing a cross, a symbol laden with religious significance. In the lower scene, crusaders besiege a city, their efforts focused on breaching its walls, a symbol of resistance. The cross, prominently displayed on the flag, is not merely a Christian emblem. It is a symbol that has traversed time, appearing in various forms across cultures, from ancient sun wheels to cosmological diagrams. Its enduring presence speaks to humanity's primal need for symbols that offer direction and meaning amidst chaos. The act of siege, of breaking down walls, mirrors humanity's psychological drive to overcome obstacles, both external and internal. The walls of the city, like the walls we build around ourselves, become targets for conquest. This visual echo transcends time and space, resurfacing in art, and our collective consciousness.