Watermolen aan de rand van het Meer van Genève 1791 - 1843

Jean-Antoine Linck created this delicate rendering of a watermill on the edge of Lake Geneva with watercolor. Notice the prominent wheel, its circular form a motif deeply embedded in our collective consciousness. The wheel, since antiquity, has been more than just a mechanical device. Consider the Buddhist Dharma wheel, symbolizing the cycle of life, death, and rebirth. Similarly, in ancient sun worship, the wheel represented the solar deity traversing the sky. Even in alchemy, the wheel appears as a symbol of transformation and the cyclical nature of existence. The presence of the wheel, particularly in a landscape setting, echoes our primal understanding of nature's rhythms. It connects us to ancient agrarian societies where the turning wheel was essential for sustenance. This image subtly taps into our collective memory. It stirs deep-seated feelings about the interplay between human innovation and the enduring power of nature. It’s an endless cycle, ever turning.