Gezicht op een hotel op landgoed Beekhuizen bij Velp 1860 - 1885

This photograph, taken by Pieter Oosterhuis, shows a hotel on the Beekhuizen estate near Velp. At first glance, we see a quaint building, but look closer at the bridge. The bridge is not merely a structure; it's a symbol deeply embedded in our collective consciousness, a liminal space between worlds. Consider the Ponte Vecchio in Florence, a bridge adorned with shops, bustling with life, or the Bridge of Sighs in Venice, a passage to imprisonment, both bridges evoke a sense of transition and connection, much like the one here. This bridge, like those before it, invites us to cross, to venture from one state to another, both physically and metaphorically. The water flowing beneath adds another layer, mirroring the flux of time and the subconscious. Water, an ancient symbol of purification and renewal, whispers of hidden depths and the ever-changing nature of existence. The bridge and water together speak to our deepest desires for connection, change, and the unknown, a potent combination that resonates across centuries.