Orgel van de Nieuwe Lutherse Kerk te Amsterdam 1721

Jan Caspar Philips made this print of the organ of the New Lutheran Church in Amsterdam. Notice the angels that sit atop the organ. These figures are not merely decorative; they are powerful symbols of divine communication, their presence a conduit between the earthly and the celestial. The motif of the angel has traversed millennia, evolving from winged deities in ancient Mesopotamia to the familiar forms in Christian art. Consider how these messengers echo through time. The organ itself, framed by classical columns, becomes a conduit for spiritual expression. These architectural elements, borrowed from classical antiquity, speak to a yearning for order and harmony. The human subconscious imbues these forms with emotional weight, triggering memories and stirring the soul. Consider how the image, rooted in tradition, also points to a future where old symbols can always resonate anew.