Huis aan het water 1890 - 1946

This sketch by Cornelis Vreedenburgh captures a house by the water. At first glance, it seems a simple scene, but let’s look closer at the enduring symbols it holds. Water, here, acts as a mirror reflecting not just the physical world but also the depths of the human soul. In mythology, water is both a source of life and a symbol of the subconscious, a place of hidden depths and mysteries. Think of the Greek myths of nymphs and gods dwelling in rivers and seas; water embodies a similar psychic weight here. The house, a sturdy structure, can be seen as a symbol of stability and the conscious self. The interplay between these motifs creates a tension, a dialogue between our rational minds and the fluid, ever-changing realm of emotions. As you gaze at this drawing, consider how the symbols resonate within you. Like echoes through time, these images provoke something primal within us.