Zeilschepen en roeiboot aan de kade 1850 - 1884

Charles Louis Mozin created this image of sailing and rowing boats at the quay with pen and brush. Note the presence of boats, laden with nets. These are more than mere vessels; they are potent symbols of journeys, transitions, and the human connection to the unpredictable forces of nature. Recall the barque in the dreams of ancient Sumerians, ferrying souls across the river of death to the afterlife, or the ship as a metaphor for the Church, guiding believers through turbulent waters. Throughout history, across cultures, the vessel has resurfaced time and again, its symbolic weight evolving and adapting. What was once a sacred, mythological vehicle has, over time, become a symbol of trade, exploration, and our deep-seated desire to chart the unknown. Consider the psychological undercurrents at play: our collective memory, and perhaps, our subconscious longing for adventure. This image speaks to the powerful, primal force that continues to propel us forward.