szkic wnętrza z filarem i podpiętą kotarą 1883

Here we see Henryk Siemiradzki’s sketch of an interior with a pillar and curtain. The pillar, draped with fabric, evokes a sense of classical grandeur, echoing ancient Roman or Greek architectural motifs. These elements, when traced back to antiquity, represented power, stability, and cultural sophistication. The inclusion of a pillar shrouded by a curtain has a rich symbolic lineage. We see similar motifs in Renaissance paintings depicting annunciation scenes, where drapery often frames divine events. The pillar is suggestive of the subconscious desire for order and permanence, an almost theatrical gesture. The curtain hints at revelation and concealment—a liminal space that bridges reality and the ideal. The image evokes a sense of emotional complexity, a blend of nostalgia and longing. It is a stage where the drama of human experience unfolds, revealing the powerful, cyclical nature of symbols that transcend time and space.