De Tien Maagden

The ten virgins gather at night with small oil lamps in their hands, descending stone steps and watching in expectation for the arrival of the bridegroom. Their white veils and wedding garments place the scene within the marriage procession of Jesus’ parable in Matthew 25. Some lamps remain bright and ready, while others suggest the urgent need for oil, reflecting the divide between the wise and the foolish virgins. The darkened setting, stairway, and clustered figures emphasize the midnight cry: the bridegroom is coming. This artwork visualizes Christ’s teaching on spiritual readiness, perseverance, and watchfulness before the coming of the kingdom of heaven.