Dorpsgezicht met kerk te Huisberden 1731

This drawing presents us with Abraham de Haen’s delicate sketch of Dorpsgezicht met kerk te Huisberden. The church, with its towering spire, dominates the horizon. Its very presence is a symbol of stability, faith, and community. The spire, a motif stretching back through centuries, echoes the obelisks of ancient Egypt, both reaching towards the heavens. It’s a visual language that speaks of aspiration and connection to the divine. Just as the obelisk connected the pharaoh to the sun god Ra, the church spire serves as a conduit between earthly existence and spiritual transcendence. Consider the collective yearning embedded in this upward thrust. Perhaps it is a reaching for something beyond our mortal confines, a visual echo of humanity's eternal quest. The image is charged with a potent longing that resonates deep within our shared cultural memory. Such a familiar yet evocative form reminds us of the cyclical nature of symbols, constantly resurfacing and evolving across time and space.