Handtekening van Louis Eugène Simonis 1820 - 1882

Here we have Louis Eugène Simonis' signature, an emblem crafted with ink, a testament to his very existence. The flourish, the curve—these are not merely strokes, but visual echoes of something deeper. Consider the oval, surrounding the name like a protective aura. It's a motif stretching back through time, appearing in Renaissance portraiture and ancient Roman coins, symbolizing completeness, eternity. Yet, here, it becomes a personal assertion of identity, an attempt to hold one's place in the cosmos. The sweeping 'S' of Simonis, with its dramatic loop, recalls the caduceus of Hermes, a symbol of commerce and negotiation. The 'S' isn't just a letter; it's a bridge between self and the wider world. But the flourish, in its excess, hints at the artist's personal aspirations. The signature becomes a potent intersection of conscious intention and subconscious expression. The act of signing, repeated throughout history, speaks to humanity's relentless pursuit of meaning.