Boom in weiland c. 1826

Adrianus van der Koogh captured this scene with etching; a lone tree stands as its focus. The tree, since ancient times, represents the axis mundi, connecting earthly and celestial realms. We see echoes of this symbolism in ancient Greek myths with sacred groves dedicated to deities. The tree’s roots, buried deep, draw parallels to the underworld, while its canopy touches the heavens. Think of the Norse Yggdrasil, the world tree binding the cosmos, or the Tree of Knowledge in Genesis, symbolizing wisdom and the fall from grace. Notice the way the branches reach out, mirroring human aspirations. The image triggers something primal within us, a collective memory of nature as both provider and powerful force. This visual echoes through history, constantly reshaped yet eternally resonant.