Grafmonument met een ten hemel varende vrouw onder begeleiding van een engel 1884 - 1893

Alfredo Noack captured this scene of ascension in a photograph of a tomb monument. Here, an angel guides a woman upwards, a motif deeply rooted in both classical and Christian traditions, symbolizing the soul’s journey to the heavens. This imagery echoes ancient depictions of Psyche carried by Eros, reflecting a timeless human fascination with transcendence. Observe how the angel’s protective gesture, cradling the woman, also appears in countless Renaissance paintings of the Madonna and Child, embodying care and salvation. Yet, the ascent differs; it speaks to a personal journey beyond earthly bounds. This symbol of upward movement suggests a release from earthly constraints, a hope for renewal in a realm beyond our own. Such images remind us of our collective longing for meaning and continuity, echoing through art history.