Daken 1910

George Hendrik Breitner created this study of rooftops with a pencil on paper, and in its lines, we see the bare bones of the urban landscape. It reveals the structures that support our daily lives. The linear scaffolding suggests a world in progress, reminiscent of the Tower of Babel. It's a symbol of human ambition and our never-ending quest to reach new heights. Consider how these basic shapes reappear in ancient Roman aqueducts or even the modern Eiffel Tower. This linear architecture reminds us that human ingenuity is built step-by-step. The lines may seem random, but they evoke a sense of striving, similar to how a ladder appears in dreams. It embodies desire, but also the possibility of ascension. As viewers, we might be drawn to project our aspirations onto these structures.