Gezicht op New Hythe 1858

This is Gerrit Postma's pencil drawing of New Hythe, a landscape where nature and human settlement converge. The trees, standing prominently on either side, are particularly striking. Trees have long been potent symbols. In ancient cultures, they represented the connection between the earthly and the divine, their roots delving into the underworld while their branches reached for the heavens. Think of the Tree of Life, a motif that appears in various mythologies, symbolizing immortality and knowledge. Even in secular contexts, trees evoke feelings of rootedness, growth, and resilience. In Postma's drawing, the trees frame the scene, guiding our eyes toward the church nestled in the distance, a testament to the enduring presence of both nature and faith in human life. Like an ancient memory resurfacing, these trees whisper stories of continuity and transformation.