Portaal afgesloten met ijzeren hek en motief van sterren 1593 - 1595

Here is a drawing of a portal with iron gates adorned with stars, created by Wendel Dietterlin in the late 16th century. The star, a motif deeply rooted in human consciousness, takes center stage. From ancient Mesopotamian symbols of divinity to guiding stars in Renaissance maps, it is a powerful emblem across cultures. These stars, meticulously crafted, speak to a longing for order and understanding of the cosmos. Consider, though, how the meaning of the star has subtly shifted. Once a symbol of fate and divine guidance, here, it's locked behind iron, suggesting knowledge or enlightenment, but perpetually out of reach. This tension between the celestial and the terrestrial, the accessible and the forbidden, resonates deeply. The stars echo through history, a testament to our enduring quest for meaning, ever-evolving in their symbolism, eternally imprinted in our collective psyche.