Ontwerp, vermoedelijk voor een venster c. 1928

Carel Adolph Lion Cachet sketched this design, probably for a window, in pencil. Note the ladder motif, a symbol steeped in cultural and religious significance. The ladder appears in diverse contexts—from Jacob's biblical ladder, bridging Heaven and Earth, to its symbolic use in ancient mystery religions as a path to enlightenment. This motif transcends mere utility. We see echoes of this ladder symbol in alchemical diagrams, representing stages of transformation. Moreover, consider its recurrence in the visual language of dreams, where climbing can represent ambition and striving, while descending might imply introspection or confronting the subconscious. The ladder evokes a sense of aspiration, a yearning for connection between the earthly and the divine. It's a powerful visual metaphor that engages our collective memory, tapping into primal urges to ascend, to understand, and to transcend. Like a winding staircase in Piranesi's etchings, this ladder invites us to explore the labyrinth of the human psyche. This recurring symbol evolves across epochs, reflecting our ever-changing relationship with the unknown.