Toppen van daken 1865 - 1913

Bramine Hubrecht sketched "Toppen van daken" with graphite, capturing a cityscape where roofs and towers converge in a dance of architectural forms. These structures, with their pointed roofs, echo the aspirations of humankind, reaching towards the heavens. Notice how these shapes resonate with the spires of Gothic cathedrals, symbols of medieval faith and power. The pointed arch, prevalent in such constructions, evolved from practical engineering to a profound expression of spiritual yearning. Consider the obelisks of ancient Egypt, too, with their pyramidal tips directing energy toward the sun. In Hubrecht's sketch, the rooftops might seem simple, yet they carry this lineage. Perhaps, subconsciously, Hubrecht was drawn to these forms not merely for their visual appeal, but for their embedded symbolism, a collective memory of striving and transcendence that continues to stir within us. These aren't just roofs; they are echoes of our enduring quest for something beyond.