Frightened Soldiers Collection

Interior Church St Bavo Haarlem Interior St Bavo Church
Interior of the Church of St Bavo in Haarlem Interior of the Church of St Bavo in Haarlem Interior of the St Bavo Church in Haarlem, seen from the south ambulatory

Resurrection Christ Scenes Old New Testament
Resurrection of Christ Scenes from the Old and New Testament (series title) Breviary romanum (series title), Christ rises from his grave. Angels surround him. The sleeping soldiers wake up and flee

Resurrection Christ Christ rises grave Angels surround
Resurrection of Christ, Christ rises from his grave. Angels surround him. The sleeping soldiers wake up and flee. Christ, usually holding a banner, arises from the grave

Resurrection Christ Christ rises tomb opened
Resurrection of Christ, Christ rises from the tomb, opened by two angels. For the tomb a waking soldier. This print is part of an album, Christ, usually holding a banner, arises from the grave

Resurrection Christ Passion series title Christ floats
Resurrection of Christ The Passion (series title), Christ floats at the entrance of his grave with a victory banner in his hand

Resurrection Christ Print numbered top right
Resurrection of Christ, Print numbered top right: 171, Christ, usually holding a banner, arises from the grave, often combined with sleeping and / or frightened soldiers, Jan Luyken, Amsterdam, 1684

Libyan Sibyl Sibylla Libyca title object Libyan Sibyl
Libyan Sibyl Sibylla Libyca (title on object), Libyan Sibyl. In the background the imagination of the Last Judgment and the Resurrection

Resurrection Christ Passion series title floating
Resurrection of Christ The Passion (series title), Christ is floating at the entrance of his grave with a victory banner in his hand

New Year Postcard from the Haarlem Chamber of Rhetoric The Wijngaertrancken, 1600, The Netherlands, Jacob Matham, 1600

Resurrection of Christ, Jan Luyken, 1681

Resurrection of Christ, Anonymous, 1720

Resurrection of Christ, print maker: Johannes Wierix, Pieter van der Borcht I, 1573

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"Frightened Soldiers Witness the Resurrection: A Captivating Scene at St. Bavo Church" In the hallowed halls of St. Bavo Church in Haarlem, a captivating sight unfolds before our eyes. The interior is adorned with intricate artwork depicting scenes from both the Old and New Testaments, but it is one particular scene that captures our attention - the Resurrection of Christ. As we gaze upon this masterpiece by Jan Luyken, we witness the awe-inspiring moment when Christ rises from his grave. Angels surround him, their divine presence illuminating the somber atmosphere. The tomb stands open as if to symbolize victory over death itself. The passion series title above adds depth to this poignant portrayal; it seems as though Christ floats effortlessly towards heaven, leaving behind his earthly struggles and suffering. This print, numbered on its top right corner, serves as a testament to its significance and rarity. Not far from this remarkable artwork lies another gem - "Libyan Sibyl. " This object holds an air of mystery and intrigue as we ponder its connection to the Resurrection scene nearby. Could it be a symbolic representation of prophecy fulfilled? Returning our focus to Luyken's passion series once more, we are struck by three consecutive titles emphasizing Christ's ethereal ascent into eternity, and is through these floating images that we sense both wonderment and trepidation; perhaps even frightened soldiers would have felt such emotions witnessing such a miraculous event. Transporting ourselves back in time, let us imagine receiving a New Year postcard from 1600 sent by The Wijngaertrancken Chamber of Rhetoric in Haarlem. As we hold this historical artifact in our hands today, it serves as a reminder that stories like these were shared across generations - tales of faith intertwined with artistry. Jan Luyken's depiction of the Resurrection continues to captivate hearts centuries later since its creation in 1681.