Boom 1842 - 1868

Johannes Tavenraat sketched this "Boom" with graphite, capturing more than just a tree; he etched a symbol, a motif laden with historical and cultural weight. The tree, in its branching form, recalls the Tree of Life, an archetypal image found across cultures, from ancient Mesopotamian art to the Norse Yggdrasil. The motif signifies not merely growth, but also the interconnectedness of all things, the link between the earthly and the divine. Observe how the tree's roots, though unseen, imply a deep connection to the earth, while its branches reach toward the sky. This reaching gesture is a potent emotional force. Consider the image of a tree, its branches laden with leaves: a symbol that has resurfaced and evolved through time, bearing new cultural and emotional meanings. It is a testament to the cyclical progression of symbols in the human psyche.