Twee passagiers worden voortgereden in een Landauer 1827 - 1828

Victor Adam’s print captures a street scene with a horse-drawn landau carrying two passengers. This carriage, a symbol of status and mobility, harkens back to the Roman chariot, emblems of triumph and power. Observe how the horses, straining forward, echo the winged steeds found pulling Apollo's chariot, bringing the sun across the sky. This dynamic energy, frozen in time, connects to our primal fascination with movement and speed, evoking a sense of excitement and progress. Yet, this image also reveals a tension: the swift passage of the landau contrasts with the slower pace of the pedestrians. This duality, echoing in countless images of transport throughout history, touches on our collective anxieties about social stratification and the relentless march of time. The carriage is not just a mode of transport, but a vessel carrying the weight of history itself, reminding us that every journey is layered with echoes of the past.