Gezicht op de Rialtobrug te Venetië c. 1882 - 1892

This photograph captures the Rialto Bridge in Venice, with gondolas gliding underneath, symbols of transit and connection. The bridge itself, an arch spanning water, echoes motifs found in ancient Roman architecture, such as triumphal arches, markers of power and passage. This form is not just structural but also symbolic, representing a link between two worlds, like the rainbow bridge in mythology, connecting the earthly and divine. The gondolas below, moving sinuously through the water, remind me of snakes winding through the subconscious. They suggest hidden depths and the fluidity of Venetian life. Similarly, in ancient Minoan culture, snakes symbolized regeneration and transformation, forces as powerful and mysterious as the waters surrounding Venice. This watery world has the emotional undertones of dreams and memories, engaging viewers on a subconscious level. The image’s enduring appeal lies in its cyclical representation of connection, reminding us how symbols resurface, evolve, and take on new meanings across history.