Twee vensters met gordijnen after 1878

This print, "Twee vensters met gordijnen," showcases window curtains, emblems of privacy and display. The curtains, symbols of interiority and theatrical presentation, evoke the veils of ancient goddesses. Consider how the folds of drapery in classical sculptures, like those of Venus, create a sense of mystery and revelation. Here, the window curtains invite a similar interplay, simultaneously concealing and revealing. Think of the stage curtain—a device that controls what is seen and when. The window, like a proscenium, frames the world, and the curtains dictate the terms of our observation. These are not merely decorative elements, but rather, potent symbols engaging our subconscious desires to see and to know. Just as a stage curtain rises to reveal a drama, so too does our perception engage with what lies beyond the window.