Gepolijste bijlen van graniet before 1869

This lithograph depicts polished granite axes, emblems of the Stone Age, from a publication titled "La Seine Aux Ages Ante-Historiques". The axe, a primal tool, speaks volumes. More than a mere implement, it's an ancient symbol of power, creation, and destruction, echoing through millennia. We find its echoes in the labrys of Minoan Crete, a double-headed axe wielded by priestesses, representing matriarchal power and spiritual authority. The axe has been passed down through history, evolving and resurfacing. Even today, it remains embedded in our collective consciousness, a testament to humanity's ongoing struggle with the natural world, and, perhaps, the subconscious desire to exert control over it. The image has a psychological weight that engages viewers on a deep level.