Gezicht op enkele graven, waarvan één vermoedelijk het graf van Vader Libert, vermoedelijk in Scherpenheuvel before 1896

Victor van Tricht created this monochrome print, "Gezicht op enkele graven, waarvan één vermoedelijk het graf van Vader Libert, vermoedelijk in Scherpenheuvel," in the late 19th century. It depicts a somber, possibly idealized, view into a cemetery. Van Tricht's somber work invites reflection on death, memory, and the historical context of religious figures. Scherpenheuvel, known for its Catholic pilgrimage site, infuses the image with layers of religious and cultural meaning. This historical and religious backdrop would have been palpable for viewers of Van Tricht’s time, shaping their understanding of the cemetery as a physical and spiritual resting place. How does this image speak to our contemporary relationship with grief, remembrance, and the spaces we dedicate to mourning? What emotions arise when considering the personal stories behind these graves?