Gezicht op huizen aan een rivier 1640 - 1660

Abraham de Latombe sketched this view of houses along a river with pen in gray and brown ink. The tranquil water, serving as a mirror, is a profound symbol of reflection and the subconscious. Consider the myth of Narcissus, who became so entranced by his reflection that he withered away. The river here invites us into our own contemplation and introspection. Water has always been linked to emotions and the hidden depths of our minds. The houses mirrored in the water create an uncanny doubling, reflecting how our inner lives often mirror and distort our perceptions of the external world. This scene may evoke a sense of the uncanny, reminding us of how easily our minds can play tricks on us, blurring the lines between reality and illusion. This motif of doubling and mirroring continues to resurface, reminding us of our ongoing dialogue with the world, and of the power of art to make visible the unseen forces that shape our understanding.