Overwelfde entreehal met een wenteltrap 1562 - 1601

This drawing shows an arched entrance hall with a spiral staircase made by Johannes or Lucas van Doetechum. The architectural elements are charged with symbolic meaning. The spiral staircase, prominently featured, is not merely a functional structure. Across cultures, the spiral has symbolized evolution, the journey of life, and spiritual ascent. Think of the Tower of Babel—an ambitious, spiraling structure meant to reach the divine. The repeating pattern of the steps can evoke a sense of continuous, cyclical movement, akin to life's recurring challenges and triumphs. The staircase invites the viewer to follow the character upwards, representing upward mobility and ambition, while also recalling subconscious desires for transcendence. These symbols are non-linear. They resurface, evolve, and take on new meanings in different historical contexts. They engage viewers on a deep, subconscious level.