Kalenderblad maart met zilvermeeuw 1907

This is "Kalenderblad Maart met zilvermeeuw," a calendar page for March, created by Theo van Hoytema. At the top is a large seagull, a symbol deeply intertwined with themes of freedom, exploration, and the call of the sea. Notice how the seagull dominates the composition, its presence both watchful and serene. This bird as a symbolic carrier of messages reminds us of ancient Greek myths, where birds often bridged the earthly and divine realms. In other cultures, the seagull is a guide for sailors, embodying hope and navigation. However, here, the seagull is captured in a moment of stillness atop a calendar. The juxtaposition of the wild, untamed bird against the rigid structure of days suggests a tension between the natural world and human constructs of time. The seagull becomes a poignant reminder of nature's enduring presence, despite our attempts to quantify and confine it. The image resonates as a timeless symbol, appearing across centuries, continuously reinvented through collective memory.