Gebouw met rondbogen en zuilen 1771 - 1781

This drawing by Scipione Daretti depicts a building with arches and columns. The arches, recurring motifs in architectural history, speak to us of passage and transition. Think of the Roman triumphal arches, gateways to power and victory. The columns, too, have a rich history, evoking notions of strength, support, and classical ideals. In ancient Greece, they symbolized the pillars of civilization, a legacy carried through the ages. But here, these symbols are not mere structural elements; they are laden with cultural memory. These forms have appeared in different times and places, from the grand cathedrals of the Middle Ages to the Renaissance palaces, each time carrying echoes of their past lives while adapting to new cultural contexts. The arches and columns act as a stage for human dramas. They stir something deep within us, triggering a resonance with centuries of architectural and artistic endeavor.