Gezicht op rots met gat op kleine eiland Cumina bij Gozo 1778

Louis Ducros rendered this view of a rock formation with a hole on the small island of Cumina near Gozo in watercolour. The composition centres on a pale rock formation with a naturally carved opening. The tonality is muted, creating a calm, almost melancholic atmosphere. Ducros masterfully uses the interplay between solid form and void, light and shadow. The rock's arch becomes a frame within a frame, destabilizing our perception by creating dual perspectives. This structure challenges the viewer's understanding of space and representation. It reminds us that what we perceive as solid, tangible reality is always mediated through layers of interpretation. The opening in the rock becomes not just a gap, but a sign. This artwork invites us to reconsider the stability of meaning, suggesting that our understanding is always filtered through structures and codes. This emphasis on structural elements invites ongoing interpretation and challenges the idea of a singular, fixed understanding.