Messing gewicht horend bij een klok van eikenhout c. 1400 - 1950

This brass clock weight is part of an oak clock crafted by Goslink Ruempol. The weights here are not merely functional; they are potent symbols linked to our perception of time itself. The rhythmic descent of the weight echoes the ceaseless flow of time, a visual metaphor seen across cultures. Think of the water clocks of ancient Egypt, or the hourglasses of medieval Europe; each employs gravity to measure the moments slipping away. These tools remind us, much like the memento mori of Vanitas paintings, of our mortality and the transient nature of existence. The circle of the clock's face, adorned with golden figures, further emphasizes time’s cyclical nature. It mirrors the ouroboros, the snake eating its tail, an ancient symbol of eternity and constant renewal. This symbol resonates deep within our subconscious, evoking both the comfort of recurring cycles and the anxiety of inevitable change. The clock, then, is more than a time-telling device; it is a complex interplay of symbols that tap into our deepest fears and hopes about time, memory, and our place within the cosmos.