Interieur van de zitkamer met Hendrik en Carolina before 1894

This photograph, taken by Hendrik Herman van den Berg, captures a domestic scene, rich with symbols of status and familial memory. Note the portraits displayed prominently on the desk, especially the ornate one placed at the center. This is a symbol of remembrance, of ancestral connection—a visual echo of those who came before, much like the Roman tradition of displaying imagines maiorum. The act of memorializing, of keeping the past alive, is a powerful force that transcends time. Consider how such practices persist, evolving through different media, from painted portraits to photographs, each carrying the weight of memory and emotional connection. These images tap into our collective unconscious, reminding us of the cyclical nature of life and legacy, continually resurfacing in new forms throughout history.