Ingang van de buitenplaats 'Nooit Gedacht' 1859

Eberhard Cornelis Rahms created this print of the entrance to the estate 'Nooit Gedacht.' The twin stone pillars, crowned with ornamental urns, evoke a sense of passage and welcome. Inscribed with 'Nooit' and 'Gedacht' – 'Never' and 'Thought' in English – these words framing the entrance become a gateway to a space where the boundary between the conscious and unconscious dissolves. Consider how gateways have been portrayed in other artworks throughout history. From ancient Roman triumphal arches to Renaissance garden entrances, they symbolize transitions, achievements, and the crossing of thresholds. The pillars here are not merely structural; they are psychological markers. They prompt a reflection on memory, expectation, and the cyclical nature of life. The artist invites us into a realm where the past and future blur. As viewers, we are drawn into the interplay between what we remember and what we imagine, engaging with the image on a subconscious level. It is a powerful pull that binds us to the enduring human experience.