Gezicht op de vuurtoren van Scheveningen 1851 - 1902

Carel Nicolaas Storm van 's-Gravesande etched this view of the Scheveningen lighthouse, capturing more than just a structure. The lighthouse, rising steadfastly from the dunes, is a universal symbol, isn’t it? A beacon of hope and guidance, rooted in a very human need to navigate the unknown. Consider the ancient Pharos of Alexandria, one of the original Seven Wonders; or the recurring motif of towers in medieval art, acting as both physical and spiritual guides. This image stirs echoes of Caspar David Friedrich’s solitary wanderers against monumental landscapes, reflecting a deep, almost subconscious longing for orientation in the face of life's tempests. The emotional resonance of this etching is powerful. It’s a reminder that while our world changes, some symbols—the lighthouse, the beacon—continue to resonate within us, their meanings evolving yet their core function, to guide and reassure, remaining timeless.