Gezicht op de overblijfsels van Looperskapelle, 1745 1754 - 1792

Hendrik Spilman created this etching titled "Gezicht op de overblijfsels van Looperskapelle" in 1745. Through Spilman's eyes, we glimpse Looperskapelle, a village marked not by prosperity, but by resilience in the face of hardship. This church isn't just a building, it's a symbol of identity. The etching captures a moment in time, shortly after the village was rebuilt following severe flooding. The deliberate depiction of the church ruins amidst the rebuilding speaks volumes about the intersection of faith, community, and the environment. What does it mean to rebuild a community after a natural disaster? How do people keep their cultural identity? Spilman invites us to reflect on the narratives of survival and adaptation, highlighting the enduring spirit of a community grappling with change and loss.