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The Night of Good Friday, c1892, (1917). Artist: Johann Heinrich Hofmann
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The Night of Good Friday, c1892, (1917). Artist: Johann Heinrich Hofmann
The Night of Good Friday, c1892, (1917). From Bibbys Annual 1917, [J. Bibby & Sons, Liverpool, 1917]
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Annual Arms Outstretched Bibby Bibbys Annual Cloth Good Friday Grief Grieving Hofmann J Bibby Sons Johann Heinrich Joseph Bibby Memory Mourner Mourning Prostrating Religious Event Worship Worshipping
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this photograph, titled "The Night of Good Friday" we are transported to a solemn scene filled with religious devotion and grief. Created by the talented artist Johann Heinrich Hofmann in 1892 but printed in 1917, the image captures a moment of intense emotion and spirituality. Inside a dimly lit room, a woman is shown kneeling on the floor with her arms outstretched towards an unseen presence. The atmosphere is heavy with sorrow as she mourns during this significant time of day. Clad in traditional clothing, her posture reflects deep reverence and submission. The monochrome palette adds to the somber mood, emphasizing the gravity of the religious event depicted. The details captured by Hofmann's skilled hand bring forth an air of authenticity that transports us back to the 19th century. This powerful portrait from Bibbys Annual 1917 serves as both a visual representation and a literary memory of Good Friday, reminding viewers of its significance within Christian faith. Through this print, we witness not only an individual's personal worship but also connect with universal themes such as loss, grief, and spiritual contemplation. "The Night of Good Friday" invites us into a world where devotion meets mourning—a timeless concept that continues to resonate across centuries.
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