The village of Nederhorst and the castle from the south c. 1646 - 1647

Roelant Roghman rendered "The village of Nederhorst and the castle from the south" in pen and gray ink, capturing a serene landscape. The church steeple, piercing the sky, acts as a focal point, a symbol deeply rooted in cultural memory. This steeple, reaching towards the heavens, echoes similar structures across centuries, from ancient obelisks pointing to the sun god Ra, to the minarets of Islam calling the faithful to prayer. The steeple’s evolution reflects humanity's enduring quest for connection with the divine, each culture imbuing it with its own distinct spiritual and architectural language. Looking closer, the repetitive verticality of the trees induces a hypnotic state, evoking a primeval forest. This reflects our collective subconscious, where nature is both a sanctuary and a source of awe and fear. Like a recurring dream, this landscape pulls us back to our roots, reminding us of the cyclical nature of time and the persistence of memory.