Verschijning van Maria met het Christuskind aan Sint-Dominicus 1817 - 1891

Joseph Meganck created this print, Verschijning van Maria met het Christuskind aan Sint-Dominicus, using etching and burin. It is organised in two distinct horizontal registers: the terrestrial and the celestial. Below, Saint Dominic kneels, gazing upward at the Virgin Mary and the infant Christ. A dog, symbolizing fidelity, stands beside him, with an open book – a signifier of divine knowledge. Above, the Virgin Mary is enthroned amidst a choir of angels, surrounded by the heavenly light of the clouds. The angels are arranged in a semi-circle that extends to the edge of the image. Meganck's use of line and contrast is striking. The density of the lines creates a sense of depth and texture, especially in the rendering of the clouds and draperies. The contrast between the dark foreground and the luminous background emphasizes the divine radiance. The artwork functions as a visual representation of religious doctrine and mystical experience.