Staande vrouw met een grote kruik 1843

Pieter van Loon sketched this standing woman with a large jug using graphite. The jug, a vessel for water, appears as a life-sustaining emblem across cultures. In ancient Greece, it was linked to the nurturing Demeter, goddess of agriculture. Here, a woman carries the vessel. This recalls images of water carriers of ancient Egypt, providing for their community. Such iconography transcends mere representation. The pose and her contemplative gaze hints at unseen emotional depths. The simple act of carrying water becomes a symbol of resilience.