Noordzijde van de Hervormde Kerk te Beekbergen 1897

This photograph captures the north side of the Reformed Church in Beekbergen. Here, the church rises, a testament in stone, marked by its pointed spire—a spear aimed at the heavens. The spire echoes the ancient obelisks of Egypt, symbols of the sun god Ra, appropriated by the Romans and then, transmuted, reborn atop Christian churches. This upward-pointing form transcends cultures, evolving from pagan reverence to Christian aspiration, yet consistently embodies a reaching towards the divine. Consider the collective memory embedded in such forms, how the subconscious mind recognizes and reacts to these symbols, linking us to traditions far older than the stones themselves. It evokes not just faith but a profound sense of continuity. The spire, therefore, is more than mere architecture; it is a recurring motif, a cyclical expression of humanity's enduring quest for connection with the cosmos, resurfacing through time and culture.