Twee gebouwen c. 1828 - 1897

Adrianus Eversen captured these two buildings in a sketch, using the most immediate and direct of means: pencil on paper. Note the way the chimney rises confidently from the rooftop. Throughout history, the chimney has symbolized the heart of the home, the place of the hearth, and the center of domestic life. The chimney carries smoke upwards— a gesture echoed in the sacred rituals of countless cultures. One cannot help but recall the altars of ancient Greece or the bonfires of pagan festivals, where smoke was believed to carry prayers and offerings to the gods. This act of ascension is a recurring motif across time, reflecting humanity’s timeless yearning for transcendence. The humble chimney— a conduit of smoke, a carrier of prayers, and a marker of domesticity— reminds us of the cyclical nature of symbols, ever evolving, resurfacing in new contexts, and always speaking to our deepest, shared human experiences.