Dominicus wordt op een kruiwagen naar de Ronde Lutherse kerk getrokken, 1683-1684 1683 - 1684

This anonymous drawing from 1683-1684, depicts Dominicus being pulled on a wheelbarrow towards a church using pen in brown, and gray ink. The composition immediately draws your eye to the long, horizontal line of figures pulling the wheelbarrow, which contrasts sharply with the isolated, almost ethereal depiction of the church on the right. This strong contrast evokes a sense of imbalance, perhaps reflecting the tumultuous religious conflicts of the period. The linear arrangement of figures, each rendered with minimal detail, emphasizes the collective action but also their uniformity, stripping them of individual identity. The drawing’s monochrome palette and stark lines heighten the sense of drama and tension. The church, rendered with careful precision, stands as a symbol of order and tradition, against the chaotic procession. The spatial arrangement suggests a journey—not just physical but also ideological. The artwork challenges us to consider how institutions of power and collective will, as depicted here, can shape and potentially distort individual experiences.