Opvækkelsen af enkens søn fra Nain (Luk. 7,11 ff) 1671 - 1738

Hendrik Krock created this drawing of 'The Raising of the Son of the Widow of Nain' using pen and wash. Krock, who was born in Schleswig, Germany, was a court painter in Denmark and is known for his Baroque style. Here, Krock illustrates a story from the Gospel of Luke. Christ interrupts a burial procession to heal a widow’s son, bringing him back to life. The scene is filled with witnesses who are overcome with emotion, some kneeling and others raising their hands in praise. In a society marked by patriarchal structures, the widow’s vulnerability is striking. Without a husband or son, she would have faced economic and social precarity. Christ’s intervention becomes not only a miracle but a profound act of social justice. The drawing captures a moment of both personal and communal transformation. As you reflect on this work, consider how it invites us to contemplate the intersections of faith, power, and social responsibility.