Album met architectuurperspectieven in ovale omlijstingen voor intarsia en een serie waterputten naar ontwerpen van Hans Vredeman de Vries after 1574

This album, conceived by Johannes or Lucas van Doetechum, showcases architectural perspectives framed in ovals, intended for intarsia, and a series of water wells based on designs by Hans Vredeman de Vries. The oval, a prominent motif, has long been associated with encompassing and protection. This shape, less rigid than a circle or square, suggests a dynamic containment, evoking a sense of potential and infinity, much like the cosmic egg from which creation emerges in various mythologies. We see echoes of this form in ancient Roman amphitheaters and Renaissance depictions of divine halos, each instance modulating the oval's meaning to fit its cultural moment. Consider the psychoanalytic implications: the oval can be interpreted as a symbol of the self, an enclosed space for introspection and growth. Its repetition in this album speaks to a deep, subconscious desire for order and understanding within the ever-expanding world of architectural design. This resonates with the emotional and psychological comfort found in familiar forms, a reassurance in the face of complexity. The oval persists, a testament to our enduring quest for containment and meaning.