Zeilschepen voor een kust c. 1803 - 1818

Arnoldus Johannes Eymer sketched these sailboats off a coast using graphite. The prominent sails immediately evoke a sense of journey. Since antiquity, the ship has been an important symbol, representing both travel and the human soul's voyage through life. Think of the ancient Egyptians, who believed that the soul of the deceased would travel by boat to the afterlife, or the Vikings, who buried their chieftains in ships to ensure safe passage to Valhalla. Here, the boats might represent the aspirations and challenges of individuals navigating through life's unpredictable currents. This resonates on a deeper level, tapping into our collective unconscious.