In het hartje van den zomer 1892 - 1905

This print, titled "In the Heart of Summer," presents us with a constellation of images reflecting various facets of summer. At its core, water emerges as a recurring motif, symbolizing life, renewal, and the subconscious depths of human experience. Observe the image of the girl near the water source. This scene echoes the classical nymph, a figure deeply rooted in mythology and art history. Nymphs are guardians of springs and rivers, embodying both purity and a potent, untamed connection to nature. This same reverence for water is reflected in fountain at the top. Fountains, with their controlled yet effusive display of water, often symbolize purification and the cyclical nature of life. Across centuries, the symbolism of water persists, evolving yet retaining its core associations. It appears in religious baptism rituals, mythic narratives of creation and destruction, and even in our dreams, where water often represents the fluid, ever-changing landscape of our inner selves. Such symbols tap into a primal, collective memory. These symbols stir in us emotions tied to longing, nostalgia, and the ever-elusive search for meaning in the passage of time.