Paulus 1690 - 1741

This drawing of Paulus was etched by Gerard Wigmana. Notice the book and the quill in Paulus' hand, symbols of knowledge and wisdom. These objects speak to the transmission of ideas and the act of interpretation. The motif of the scholar with a book has ancient roots, appearing in depictions of philosophers and evangelists across centuries. It’s a symbol that persists, evolving from the classical world into Christian iconography and beyond. Think of the classical philosophers with their scrolls, or the evangelists with their gospels – a lineage of intellectual and spiritual authority. The image taps into our collective memory of the sage, deeply embedded in the subconscious. It represents not just learning, but the weight of tradition. Consider the emotional resonance of the image. The act of reading and writing is a powerful engagement of the mind, creating a bridge between the personal and the universal. In the end, the symbol of the scholar recurs, transformed yet familiar, echoing through time.