De kerk in het dorp Acquoy 1757 - 1822

Hermanus Petrus Schouten created this drawing of the church in the village Acquoy. The church's tower boldly marks the village centre, its spire topped with a weather vane in the shape of a rooster, a symbol that crows across time. The rooster is a symbol that wakes us from the slumber of ignorance and calls us to attention. We can see its echo in ancient Greek art as an offering to Asclepius, the god of healing, and in the medieval Christian tradition, where it stood for vigilance and resurrection. The soldier present in the scene suggests the ever-presence of protection, while the sheep at the feet of the church represent the congregation as a flock under the shepherd's care. Note the interplay between these symbols, how they evoke a sense of communal identity and shared faith. This visual language stirs our collective memory, connecting us to a deeper, more profound understanding of the human experience. Symbols are never static; they evolve, adapt, and reappear, constantly renewing their relevance.