He Temple of Diana at Ephesus 

This engraving of the Temple of Diana at Ephesus by Maarten de Vos presents a vision of both reverence and raw human endeavor. Dominating the scene is the temple itself, a monument to Diana, the Roman counterpart of the Greek goddess Artemis, its imposing architecture echoing the power and mystique of the divine. Note the figures laboring in the foreground, hauling timber and laying the foundations. Their toil reminds us that such grand structures are born not only of vision, but of sweat and sacrifice. Look closely at the procession of figures, perhaps priests or dignitaries, their solemn expressions and measured gait conveying a sense of ritual and tradition. This motif of communal construction resonates through time, echoing in the pyramids of Egypt or the cathedrals of Europe. Reflect on the eye at the top of the artwork, it's meaning has shifted from the Egyptian Eye of Horus which represents protection, royal power, and good health, to the medieval Christian symbol of God's divine providence, always watching. In this, we see the cyclical journey of symbols, resurfacing across cultures and epochs, each time imbued with new layers of meaning and collective memory.