Interieur met trap naar de buitendeur 1895

Auguste Danse created this evocative etching of an interior with a staircase leading to an open door. The door is more than a mere exit; it is a symbol of transition, of moving from the known to the unknown. Since antiquity, doorways have represented pivotal moments and psychological thresholds. In ancient Egyptian art, we see similar passages depicted as gateways to the afterlife, a theme echoed through countless cultures. Here, the open door invites the viewer to ascend, suggesting the potential for transformation. There's an inherent tension: the darkness of the interior versus the light outside. It reflects our own psychological journeys, the constant negotiation between safety and the allure of the new. The image touches something deep within us, the collective memory of passages taken and choices made. This is not just a staircase; it is a symbol of our shared human experience.