Ce est ung tractat de la noble art de leguille ascavoir ouvraiges de spaigne... title page (verso) 1527 - 1540

This woodcut by Willem Vosterman is the title page for a book on embroidery patterns. A woman sits foreground, holding a tool—perhaps a needle—while an older man embraces her. Here we see the recurring motif of a man and a woman joined together, one figure often older, wise, guiding or embracing a younger one. This coupling appears across centuries. Think of the image of lovers in classical art, a connection between generations that transcends simple romance, instead symbolizing the transfer of knowledge and cultural values. The window opens to the world, showing a column. Columns are an ancient symbol of strength and stability but also serve as a link between earthly and divine realms. We can see how the emotional weight of these images, passed down through collective memory, might subtly influence our perception. We can trace how symbols are not static; they resurface, evolve, and are continually reinterpreted.