Four à pain aux Posses - etching print of a mountain barn in canton Vaud 1980

Hubertine Heijermans created this etching, ‘Four à pain aux Posses’, depicting a mountain barn in canton Vaud. The sturdy structure of the barn, a symbol of refuge, is a motif deeply rooted in the human psyche. Observe how the barn, a repository of sustenance, echoes ancient granaries depicted in Egyptian hieroglyphs, representing life's preservation. We see, even in the humble mountain barn, a reflection of humanity’s eternal need for shelter, as did our Neolithic forebears. This theme surfaces in various forms across time, from medieval monasteries to modern farmhouses, each serving as a safe haven. The image speaks to our collective memory, evoking a sense of warmth and security, engaging the viewer on a deeply subconscious level. This need for shelter and the connection to Earth continue to evolve, resurfacing in new contexts, yet always resonating with primal human emotions.