Gezicht op slot Rörstrand en slot Rydboholm 1670 - 1674

Nicolas Perelle created this print, "View of Rörstrand Castle and Rydboholm Castle," sometime in the 17th century. The image shows two Swedish castles, each rendered with careful detail. The upper castle, Rörstrand, is seen with a symmetrical garden, a symbol of order and control over nature, reflecting the era's values of reason and structure. The lower castle, Rydboholm, faces the sea with ships nearby, indicating its importance for trade and defense. The ships recall ancient symbols of passage, change, and exploration, mirroring those seen in ancient Roman mosaics. Like Janus, the Roman god of doorways and beginnings, the ships suggest a constant state of transition. These symbols resurface, evolving in meaning, yet rooted in our collective memory, engaging us on a subconscious level, reflecting our continuous quest for order and our enduring connection to the world.