Gezicht op een onbekend kind aan een water met eenden en op de achtergrond een huis before 1900

This photograph by Johan Huijsser captures a serene waterside scene with a child, some ducks, and a house in the background. The ducks in the foreground, symbols of purity and grace, draw our attention. These motifs aren't confined to this image alone. The motif of waterfowl frequently appears in myth and art. We see the swan in Leda and the Swan, a symbol of primal desires, or the ducks in ancient Egyptian art, representing the soul's journey. This representation reminds us of similar symbolism in ancient Greek myths, where birds often represent transitions and metamorphosis. This scene touches on our collective memories and subconscious understandings of innocence and nature, engaging viewers on a profound level. The cyclical progression of the waterfowl resurfaces through art history. The waterfowl is forever evolving and taking on new significance in different historical contexts.