Griekse inscripties op stenen 1819 - 1897

This lithograph of Greek inscriptions on stone was made by Tiemen Hooiberg, though the exact date remains unknown. The inscription comes to us through the lens of 19th-century European interest in classical antiquity. It beckons questions about cultural heritage and the desire to preserve fragments of the past. How do we relate to histories and cultures not our own? Hooiberg’s careful rendering invites us to imagine the hands that carved these words, and the lives and contexts to which they bore witness. This work invites viewers to contemplate how ancient voices echo through time, offering glimpses into lost worlds. It is a reminder of the power of language to connect us to the past, and to each other.