Kalenderblad voor februari 1896 1895

Theo Nieuwenhuis made this calendar page for February 1896, a symphony of time and symbol in ink and color. Note the lunar phases marching across the bottom, echoing ancient calendars, marking time's passage. Consider the moon's cyclical journey: a universal emblem of change. From Mesopotamia to Greece, lunar deities shaped myths, their waxing and waning mirroring life's ebbs and flows. Observe how the 'man in the moon', a face etched in folklore, winks at us from the last lunar phase, a reminder of humanity's enduring quest to find meaning in the heavens. These celestial motifs engage viewers on a subconscious level; their emotional power lies in their ability to tap into shared cultural memories and archetypal patterns. The calendar's aesthetic beauty further blurs the lines between functionality and art, reminding us of the cyclical nature of symbols that resurface, evolve, and take on new meanings in diverse contexts.