Twee schetsjes van een jager op een jaagpad Possibly 1862 - 1868

These sketches of hunters on horseback were rendered by Johannes Tavenraat in the 19th century. Note the symbol emblazoned on the rear of the horse in the upper sketch. At first glance, it appears to be a decorative motif. But consider how this form echoes other symbols across time: the vesica piscis, an almond shape formed by the intersection of two circles, a symbol of sacred geometry frequently used in Christian iconography to frame Christ or the Virgin Mary. This ancient symbol has undergone transformations across history, often associated with divine femininity and hidden knowledge. The presence of this shape suggests an unconscious connection to deeper cultural and psychological currents, speaking to our shared visual language and the emotional power it holds. It highlights how symbols resurface, transformed yet carrying echoes of their origins.