Gezicht op Kasteel Overbeek 1827 - 1873

Hendrik Wilhelmus Last created this print of Kasteel Overbeek, showcasing symbols of status and leisure that resonate across time. The castle itself, rendered with meticulous detail, evokes the timeless motif of the fortress, a concept that has been with us since ancient times. Similarly, the horse-drawn carriage whispers of power and prestige, echoing triumphal chariots of Roman emperors and the opulent coaches of the Renaissance nobility. Consider the recurring image of the garden—a symbol of cultivated nature, present in Egyptian tomb paintings, and later, as idealized landscapes in Renaissance art. Here, in Last's print, the figures stroll leisurely, embodying a tradition of courtly love and aristocratic display, reminiscent of scenes from Boccaccio's *Decameron*. The architecture and horse-drawn carriages serve not only as status symbols but also as dreamlike images that connect us to a collective past.