Model van buitenmolen van Vuren 1832

Jacobus Exalto fashioned this wooden model of Vuren's outer windmill, a testament to the enduring allure of wind power. The windmill, with its rotating sails, is more than a practical device; it's an age-old symbol. Consider its echoes in the cross or the sun wheel—emblems of cyclical motion, energy, and transformation. As we look at this piece, let us contemplate its relationship to the perpetual turning of the cosmos. The symbolic weight of the wheel extends across cultures and epochs. Think of the Buddhist Dharma wheel, or the Celtic sun cross. The windmill carries a similar psycho-spiritual charge, engaging our subconscious with notions of continuous return. It’s a reflection of humanity’s understanding of time. As it persists through various forms, this emblem embodies our ongoing negotiation with both the physical world and our inner landscapes.