Figuurstudies en een koe c. 1828 - 1897

These sketches of figures and a cow were drawn by Adrianus Eversen in the nineteenth century. Observe the recurring motif of the seated figure throughout the composition. This posture, seemingly simple, carries echoes of the ancient world. Consider the seated Buddhas of the East, embodying contemplation and enlightenment. Or the philosophers of ancient Greece, captured in thoughtful repose. The act of sitting, of grounding oneself, becomes a symbol of introspection and stability. Notice the cow, an ancient symbol of nurturing and wealth, found in cultures around the world from ancient Egypt to India. These simple figures tap into a collective memory of shared human experiences. From sacred texts to everyday life, these symbolic forms appear to connect us with the past, resonating in our subconscious and reminding us of the timeless nature of human existence.