Familie Vermeulen in een rijtuig, Königswinter c. 1895 - 1905

David Vermeulen captured this image of the Vermeulen family in a carriage in Königswinter. The carriage, pulled by a horse and filled with family members, speaks of status and leisure during the era in which the image was taken. Consider the wheel, a universal symbol across cultures and epochs. From ancient sun wheels representing cyclical time and cosmic order, to its modern association with progress and technology, the wheel continuously reinvents itself. Jung might suggest that such recurring symbols tap into our collective unconscious, evoking primal memories and archetypal patterns. Here, it represents travel and society, but remember, a carriage ride also engages our emotions on a deep level. It’s a snapshot, freezing a moment of togetherness, hinting at shared stories, and inviting our own reflections on family and time. Just as our minds piece together fragments of memory, let this photograph connect you to the broader, timeless narrative of human experience.