Nieuwe historie van Roodkapje 1866 - 1902

This 19th-century print by Franciscus Antonius Beersmans tells the tale of Little Red Riding Hood through a series of vignettes. Dominating the narrative is the color red, a symbol deeply rooted in human consciousness. Red evokes contradictory emotions, symbolizing both love and danger. The story’s most striking image is the wolf, an archetypal symbol of primal instinct. Across cultures, the wolf appears as both a villain and a guide, embodying our fear of the wild and untamed aspects of human nature. The wolf's disguise as the grandmother is particularly unnerving. This unsettling image taps into our primal fears of deception, echoing through history from ancient myths to modern horror. This image is a potent exploration of our relationship with nature and our own hidden desires. It engages viewers on a deep, subconscious level. The cyclical nature of this tale, and the enduring power of its symbols, remind us that these archetypes are continuously reinterpreted, evolving with each telling.