Weg door heuvelachtig landschap buiten Brussel 1648 - 1671

Jan de Bisschop rendered this 'Weg door heuvelachtig landschap buiten Brussel' with pen in the mid-17th century. The tower, rising prominently amidst the rolling hills, embodies more than mere architecture; it represents fortification, warning, and a visual assertion of power and control. Towers have echoed through time, from the ziggurats of ancient Mesopotamia to the medieval castles of Europe, each bearing witness to the epochs they presided over. Even in the tarot, the tower represents sudden, disruptive change. The tower's silhouette taps into a collective memory, stirring subconscious associations of strength, security, and perhaps, the looming threat of collapse. This image resonates with something primal within us. The tower is a symbol, that continues to evolve and reappear across the canvas of history.