Gezicht op de zijkant van een huis aan een landweg before 1893

This is a photographic print by Eustace G. Calland capturing the side view of a house along a country road. Note how the road, bathed in light, winds its way into the depths of the image. The road—an ancient symbol that carries a wealth of meaning. From the Silk Road to the Appian Way, roads are arteries of civilization, paths of commerce, conquest, and pilgrimage. Recall how the Romans, masters of engineering, built roads not just for practical purposes but as symbols of their power and reach. This road, with its gentle curve, echoes the idea of a journey, both physical and metaphorical. The road suggests a quest for knowledge, self-discovery, or perhaps a return to one's origins. Think of the psychological weight of pathways in dreams—often interpreted as the dreamer’s life path or journey towards self-realization. The enduring presence of roads in art, literature, and our collective consciousness speaks to its power as a potent symbol of human experience.