God verschijnt aan Jeremia 1525

Nicolaas Hogenberg created this print, "God appears to Jeremiah," using engraving techniques. The composition, arranged vertically, draws the eye upwards from the kneeling prophet Jeremiah at the bottom to the divine manifestation above. This structure creates a sense of ascension, reflecting the spiritual encounter. The stark contrast between the dark, intricately etched lines and the white of the paper is striking. Hogenberg masterfully uses line to create depth and texture. Notice how the swirling smoke emanating from the cauldron on the left balances the divine light radiating from God, creating a visual tension that speaks to the dialogue between the earthly and the divine. The artist's skill in rendering details, from the landscape to the expressions of the figures, invites close contemplation. The varying densities of line suggest a semiotic system, where light signifies holiness and dense lines evoke earthly struggles, representing the dichotomy between divine calling and human experience. Consider how this artwork challenges our perception of space. Hogenberg uses depth to convey a sense of infinite space, thus suggesting theological concepts that are beyond human comprehension.