Filippo Neri valt van een ezel en vergezelt H. Germano naar Rome 1630 - 1641

Luca Ciamberlano created this print, "Filippo Neri falls off a donkey and accompanies H. Germano to Rome," sometime between 1599 and 1641. It illustrates a moment of pilgrimage; the figures of Filippo Neri and H. Germano are cast against the backdrop of the Italian landscape. Prints like these circulated widely and helped to shape the visual culture of the time. Religious prints played a key role in disseminating stories of saints and reinforcing religious beliefs. As we contemplate the narrative presented, we might consider the journey as a metaphor for spiritual awakening and transformation. The print invites us to reflect on themes of devotion, guidance, and the transformative power of faith. What does it mean to stumble, fall, and yet continue on one's path? What does it mean to be guided? The emotional resonance of the artwork lies in its invitation to contemplate the personal dimensions of faith and devotion.