View of Rhenen c. 1642 - 1646

Editor: Here we have Aelbert Cuyp's "View of Rhenen," a delicate drawing. I am struck by the way the tower dominates the scene, a symbol maybe? What do you see in this work? Curator: The tower indeed. It's a clear marker of Rhenen, but also a visual echo of ambition, perhaps even a symbol of the divine reaching skyward. What emotions does it evoke for you? Editor: It feels very grounded despite its height, like a protector. I hadn’t considered that interpretation. Thank you! Curator: A fitting reflection. Symbols resonate uniquely; consider how cultural memory shapes that response.