Vissers bij een waterval 1625 - 1675

This drawing of a waterfall with fishermen was made by Gaspard Dughet in pen and brown ink. The waterfall, a classical motif, surges in the background. Water, like fire, is a symbol of transformation, carrying a deep cultural memory. Consider its appearance, for example, in Renaissance paintings where nymphs and gods gather around springs, or even further back, in ancient Roman fountains that channeled not just water but also power and authority. Over time, the sound of the waterfall has become more than just the sound of nature. It reminds us of the continuous movement of life itself. The figures fishing connect us to the everyday, but even here, the act of fishing carries an ancient echo. Think of the fisherman as a symbol of patience and provision, and the quiet intensity of waiting to see what mysteries the depths will reveal. Like the perpetual flow of water, cultural symbols are continuously reshaped, retaining echoes of the past even as they evolve.