The Miner
Author: Luiken, Jan, 1649-1712
Image Title: The Miner
Scripture Reference:
- Proverbs 3 (further images / scripture text)
Description: The miner sits on the ground with his back against a large stone; he holds a stone in each hand. Next to him are a wooden wagon and a pick. In the background, several men raise ore from the mine with the use of a windlass; in the background is a large mountain with the opening to the mine. The Dutch artist and poet Jan Luiken (1649-1712) was responsible for drawing this emblem and for creating the motto and poem that follow. Jan Luiken and/or his son Casper Luiken (1672-1708) were responsible for its etching. The attendant scripture text is Proverbs 3:13-14.
Motto:
However valuable,
It's stuff of the earth.
Poem:
Although it lies deeply hidden from the eyes,
Still human diligence searches:
Should thoughtfulness then not strive,
In this mountain of the visible,
To dig for the invisible essence,
A gold, and silver, never fully praised!
(Translation by Josephine V. Brown, with editorial assistance from William G. Stryker)
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