Landschap met boerderijen en schuren before 1831

This drawing, "Landscape with Farms and Barns," was created by Adrianus van der Koogh. Note how the imposing oak tree dominates the scene, standing guard over the humble thatched-roof dwellings. The oak, a symbol of strength and endurance, has been revered across cultures, from the ancient Greeks to the Germanic tribes. Think of Zeus's sacred oak at Dodona, or the Nordic Thor, whose tree symbolized the axis mundi—the world's center. Its presence here evokes a sense of timelessness, rooting the scene in a deep, primeval past. The thatched roofs themselves speak to a connection with the earth, mirroring the natural world and the cyclical rhythms of life. The cluster of sheep and shepherds in the distance reminds us of agrarian values. A profound connection to the land that resonates deep within our collective memory. This imagery taps into our shared human experience of nature's constancy and the cycles of life.