Toren aan een kanaal 1890 - 1946

This sketch by Cornelis Vreedenburgh captures a tower rising along a canal, its spire piercing the sky. The tower, throughout history, has been a potent symbol. In ancient Babylon, the Tower of Babel represented humanity’s hubris, a desire to reach the heavens and challenge the divine order. Centuries later, towers appeared as symbols of power, protection, and spiritual aspiration, reaching towards the divine. Think of the medieval cathedrals, their spires echoing a yearning for transcendence. Here, the tower evokes a sense of stability and endurance. Its simple, unadorned form speaks to a timeless connection between the earthly and the spiritual. As we gaze upon this image, we are reminded of how symbols persist, evolve, and resonate within our collective consciousness. They are the living threads that connect us to the past, informing our present and shaping our future understanding of the human spirit.