Gezicht op het Klokhuis te Overveen 1713 - 1780

Jan de Beijer captured this scene of Overveen's Klokhuis with pen and watercolor. The clock tower is the nucleus of the image. The rooster atop the tower— a symbol of vigilance and resurrection— echoes through centuries, from ancient mythologies where the rooster heralded the dawn, to its adoption as a Christian symbol of Christ's resurrection. This image resonates with the medieval tradition of placing weather vanes on churches, where the rooster served as a reminder of vigilance against spiritual darkness. The presence of the rooster is not merely decorative. It connects to the ancient psychoanalytic idea of our innate rhythms and the subconscious need for safety and awareness. The persistence of such symbols highlights the cyclical nature of human culture, revealing how potent images resurface, carrying layers of meaning.