Schip in steigers voor een toren c. 1690 - 1739

Theodor Vercruys created this artwork with etching techniques in the late 17th to early 18th century, depicting a ship in scaffolding before a tower. Here, the imposing tower looms in the background, a silent witness to the passage of time. Its crumbling facade, softened by the embrace of nature, speaks of resilience, reflecting the human endeavour of shipbuilding. The ship itself, a vessel of dreams and voyages, echoes ancient symbols of hope and adventure, recalling the mythical ship Argo, which sailed into uncharted waters. Like the tower, ships reappear throughout history as symbols of transition, ferrying souls between worlds. The tower and the ship serve as potent reminders of our connection to the past and our eternal pursuit of knowledge.