Gezicht op een brug over een kanaal c. 1828 - 1897

This pencil drawing depicts a bridge over a canal, rendered by Adrianus Eversen sometime in the 19th century. Note the bridge, a motif that appears throughout art history as a symbol of transition. From the ancient Roman bridges, monuments to imperial power and connectivity, to medieval depictions of the "Bridge of Souls" between life and death, this symbol is anything but straightforward. The canal itself evokes the waterways of Venice, where bridges connect not only land but also the realms of commerce, culture, and covert intrigue. Eversen's bridge is a subdued echo of these grander narratives, rendered with a quiet intimacy. Bridges are not static; they imply movement. As we gaze upon it, we are reminded of life's continuous journey. The bridge persists as a silent witness, forever bearing the weight of human dreams, anxieties, and aspirations across the currents of time.