Boerderij c. 1880 - 1906

Here we have George Hendrik Breitner's sketch, seemingly an unassuming drawing of a farm. Yet, within its lines lies a powerful symbol: the home. The motif of the home—a universal symbol for security, family, and the self—reverberates across cultures and epochs. From the ancient Roman "domus" to the Japanese "minka," the home represents more than mere shelter; it embodies the core of human existence. Breitner's farm, with its simple lines, evokes this deep-seated sense of belonging. Consider how the "hearth," once the literal and symbolic heart of the home, connects to our collective unconscious. The flickering fire, a source of warmth and sustenance, also held a spiritual significance, linking families to their ancestors. Breitner's sketch, though devoid of a literal hearth, subtly stirs these ancestral memories. The home is not merely a physical structure but a repository of memories and emotions. Its image, like a potent dream symbol, evokes a powerful sense of nostalgia and longing, a testament to the enduring human need for a place to call one's own. This drawing, a simple sketch, taps into that very human core.