Religion can be interpreted in many ways. It permeates choices, customs and culture - and art as well. For many artists, faith is an inexhaustible source of inspiration.
Poverty and wealth, illness and prosperity. In art, they often stand in stark contrast to one another.
What would these two people—poor and rich—tell each other?
For centuries, artists have depicted the moment after Jesus’ death. What choices do they make? And what does that say about their time and culture?
This work was created by one of the few female painters of her time.
What do you notice?
Look at the faces, the posture, the details. Would this work be different if it had been made by a man?
Jan van Scorel also paints the lifeless body of Jesus, surrounded by sorrowful faces. Everyone responds differently to loss
Jesus’ body even has an ashen complexion, but take another close look…
Everyone looks blue because the dark underdrawing shows through.
Did you know that the Centraal Museum was once a monastery? You can still see traces of it in many places.
Symbols from Christianity and Yoruba (a nature-based religion from West Africa) come together in this work. The photographer uses them to speak out about homosexuality.
Hope is a powerful driving force. Those who believe in light amid the darkness find greater happiness.
Unparalleled beauty, untamable power, and incomprehensible phenomena; nature has something divine about it.
People look for meaning everywhere. In the stars, in a holy book, in the palm of your hand, or in Tarot cards. Do you believe in a higher power?
