Gezicht op een straat met bomen c. 1828 - 1897

Adrianus Eversen sketched this street view with trees, capturing a moment in time through simple lines. Trees, often seen as symbols of life and growth, reach upwards, connecting earth and sky. They're like silent witnesses, rooted in the past yet ever-changing. In earlier times, trees were sacred, associated with gods and spirits, marking special places. In some mythologies, a world tree connects different realms, reflecting a deeply held belief in the interconnectedness of all things. This upward growth can be found echoed in the Gothic cathedrals, with their soaring arches and spires, attempting to reach the divine. The street, lined with houses, represents community and human activity. This is not static, it reflects the ongoing rhythm of daily life, people passing, stories unfolding, and each brick a memory held in place. These symbols are like echoes, resonating through art and time, constantly adapting, never truly disappearing.