Gezicht op een huis tussen de bomen before 1883

This 19th-century photograph by Charles D'Hoy, captured within the pages of a bulletin, features a house nestled among trees. The motif of the 'house' is central here, a potent symbol across cultures and eras. We see it in ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs, representing the concept of shelter, and in medieval tapestries, signifying noble lineage and family. Even in dreams, the house is a projection of the self, a Freudian echo of our innermost being. Consider how this symbol has been transmitted: from the rudimentary huts depicted in cave paintings to the grand villas of the Renaissance, each evolving yet retaining the core idea of protection and belonging. It's as if the subconscious human desire for sanctuary is perpetually etched onto our collective cultural memory, resurfacing in myriad forms. The house, a testament to our primal need for security, continues to resonate, engaging us on a profoundly emotional level.