Gezicht op eiland Capri vanaf kust Kaap Minerva 1778

Louis Ducros rendered this view of the Isle of Capri from the coast of Cape Minerva with watercolor. The stark rock formations, emerging from the sea like ancient monoliths, are central to its evocative power. Consider these rock formations, icons of permanence, which remind me of the human desire to establish a legacy. From the pyramids of Giza to the Great Wall of China, cultures across time have erected colossal stone structures to defy oblivion. These forms are not just stone, but vessels of memory. They carry the dreams and fears of civilizations. The rugged landscape of Capri becomes a canvas where nature and culture intertwine. The sea, the rocks, the sky—all elements in dialogue.