Steegje met Hotel Poulard op Mont-Saint-Michel 1896 - 1898

This photograph by Delizy captures a street scene with the Hotel Poulard on Mont-Saint-Michel. Above the arched gateway, observe the weathered coat of arms, a silent herald of bygone nobility. These emblems, replete with lions, eagles, and geometric partitions, served not merely as identifiers but as potent symbols of lineage, valor, and dominion. The imagery echoes through the ages. Think of the medieval tapestries depicting heraldic animals intertwined in courtly life. The subconscious hunger to assert identity finds resonance in modern corporate logos and national flags. The psychological weight of such symbols is undeniable. They tap into our deep-seated need for belonging and recognition. The recurring use of these ancestral images is not a linear progression but rather a cyclical resurgence. They constantly resurface, evolve, and take on new meanings in varying cultural tapestries.