Paulus wekt Eutychus terug tot leven before 1646

This engraving by Christoffel van Sichem II depicts Saint Paul restoring life to Eutychus. Notice the lamps suspended above, their flames reaching towards the heavens. Light, throughout the ages, has symbolized divine presence and enlightenment. We find this symbolic language echoed even in ancient Egyptian art, where the sun disc represents Ra, the source of all life. Here, the light's association with resurrection is palpable. The artist seeks to evoke an emotional response, reminding us of humanity's enduring quest to overcome mortality. Such imagery taps into our collective memory, a desire for renewal that transcends cultural boundaries. This echoes not only in religious contexts but resurfaces in secular forms, a powerful assertion against the inevitable decay that haunts our subconscious.