Hoofd van een slapende vrouw 1865 - 1922

Suze Robertson captured this head of a sleeping woman in a simple yet profound drawing. The closed eyes are a powerful symbol found across centuries, often representing not just rest but also introspection, peace, and sometimes even death. Consider the countless depictions of sleeping figures in art history. From ancient Egyptian sarcophagi to Renaissance paintings of the Sleeping Venus, this motif recurs. Each iteration carries its own cultural baggage. This simple image touches upon a primal aspect of human experience—the vulnerability and surrender inherent in sleep. It connects us to a deep well of collective memory, reminding us of our shared human condition across time and cultures. Like an ancient echo, it resonates with a delicate, almost haunting beauty.