Brug voor een gebouw 1887 - 1889

George Hendrik Breitner captured this bridge on paper with charcoal, in a yet unspecified time. The bridge, an arch that spans a divide, is a profound symbol. Historically, bridges have been seen not just as physical connectors but as spiritual and metaphorical links. Think of the Roman pontifex, the bridge-builder, a priest whose role was to connect the human and divine realms. This motif is rooted in our collective consciousness, reappearing in architectural marvels and artistic representations across civilizations. The arch of the bridge resonates with the arch of a triumphal gateway, or the arch of a rainbow. The bridge is a symbol that undergoes constant evolution as we strive to cross the divides in our lives. Its enduring presence is a testament to the human drive to connect.