Drie Maria's bij het lege graf 1789 - 1807

Jean-Baptiste Patas’s etching, "Drie Maria’s bij het lege graf" (1789-1807) depicts the biblical scene of the three Marys arriving at the empty tomb of Jesus after his resurrection. The scene is set in a landscape with a tomb in the center. An angel is seen emerging from the tomb, while the three women kneel in awe and wonder. Patas creates a dramatic scene through chiaroscuro techniques and detailed rendering of the figures and the surrounding environment. The artwork is a powerful reminder of the Christian belief in the resurrection and the transformative power of faith.