Waterput met dak 1809 - 1841

This drawing of a well with a roof was made by Joannes Bemme. Note the covered water well, its structure suggesting a humble, rural existence. The well, universally a source of life, speaks to the essential need for water, a symbol deeply embedded in the human psyche. Consider how water sources appear in art across time and space. The motif of the well appears in numerous cultural contexts, from ancient fertility rituals associated with sacred springs to its symbolic role in Christian iconography. Water, as a symbol, oscillates between purity and danger, reflecting our own subconscious fears and desires. Bemme’s well appears almost as an altar. It is a potent symbol of our reliance on nature, reminding us that even in our most advanced states, we are tied to the earth. This connection touches something primal within us, engaging with the collective memory of simpler, agrarian times. The cyclical nature of life, death, and rebirth is reflected in the water it provides, as this symbol continues to evolve.