Fotoreproductie van een schilderij, voorstellende de paarden van de farao before 1888

This photogravure reproduces a painting of the Pharaoh's horses in dynamic poses, their forms merging within a circular frame. Horses, throughout history, have been potent symbols of strength, speed, and nobility. In ancient Egypt, horses were associated with warfare and the ruling class, often depicted pulling the Pharaoh's chariot. Consider how similar motifs recur across cultures. The rearing horse, for instance, appears in classical sculpture, Renaissance painting, and even modern advertising. Each era imbues the animal with new layers of meaning. The horse embodies raw power, yet its representation is always filtered through the cultural lens of its time. This image engages with a collective memory, tapping into primal associations. The horses' intense expressions and muscular bodies evoke a visceral response, reminding us of the enduring power of symbols to transcend time and stir the depths of our shared human experience. The Pharaoh’s horses have resurfaced, evolved, and taken on new meanings.