In de Jaaren 1775 en 1776 c. 1789 - 1810

This small drawing, made in the years 1775 and 1776 by an anonymous artist, depicts a common scene, yet it’s ripe with enduring symbols. At its heart, we see figures in motion: children climbing by a tree, men with cattle and a dog, and people in a boat. The tree—a visual motif present across cultures—serves as a meeting point and symbol of growth, knowledge, and connection. Recall the Tree of Life, or the World Tree Yggdrasil, as a unifying point between the celestial and earthly realms. Here, the presence of children evokes a sense of innocence and potential. This imagery recurs throughout history, from classical depictions of cherubic figures to Renaissance allegories of youth. It is a persistent representation of our hopes and dreams, a powerful archetype rooted deeply in our collective consciousness. These motifs trigger a deep-seated, often unconscious, recognition—a sense of continuity that binds us to past generations. This is a reminder that we are all part of the same never-ending cycle.