Bomen 1865 - 1913

This is "Bomen," or "Trees," a sketch by Bramine Hubrecht, capturing trees with graphite on paper. The tree is an ancient symbol, representing life, growth, and connection between the earth and the heavens. Hubrecht's wispy lines evoke a sense of fleeting, spectral presence. The tree, as a symbol of life, echoes through time, from the Tree of Life in ancient Mesopotamian art to the World Tree Yggdrasil in Norse mythology. The connection to mortality is just as ancient, seen in depictions of barren trees, a reminder of the impermanence of life, as is visible in many vanitas paintings. Even in modern art, trees appear as metaphors for human existence and the changing seasons of life. This deeply rooted symbol of the tree evokes a profound, subconscious connection, reminding us of our own cyclical existence, both individual and collective, as it continually reappears in art, culture, and our innermost thoughts.