Brug in Rotterdam bij nacht 1851 - 1902

Carel Nicolaas Storm van 's-Gravesande rendered this nocturnal bridge in Rotterdam with delicate strokes. The bridge and the luminous reflections in the water invite us to contemplate the liminal spaces between darkness and light, reality and reflection. Observe how the lights cast an almost ethereal glow, reminiscent of the 'Lux Aeterna' - the eternal light found in sacred art across centuries. Here, this illumination transforms a common urban scene into something almost divine. In the collective memory, light has always been a symbol of hope, guidance, and revelation. The bridge itself, a structure meant to connect, mirrors the ancient symbolism of the 'Pons' – a link between two worlds, be they physical or spiritual. The cyclical nature of night turning into day echoes the eternal return, a concept deeply rooted in human consciousness and reflected in countless myths and artistic expressions. The image resonates with our deepest anxieties and hopes. The city lights beckon, while the night's shadows evoke a sense of mystery. This dance between light and dark plays out on the stage of the human soul.