Drie meisjes bekijken een sluier c. 1919 - 1930

Dineke Knegtmans created this drawing showing three girls looking at a veil. The veil, a symbol of transition and mystery, has draped itself across cultures for centuries. In ancient Rome, the bridal veil, the "flammeum," was a vibrant flame-colored cloth, meant to protect the bride from evil spirits. Here, it is white, alluding to purity and new beginnings. Look closely and you’ll see how these girls cluster around the fabric, their gestures mirroring a shared wonder, almost a ritual. Similar scenes recur across time; consider Renaissance paintings of the Three Graces, each touching a flowing cloth, symbolizing beauty, charm, and joy. The veil binds them. It appears repeatedly, shifting form and meaning, always hinting at hidden depths and the transformative power of human experience.