Boerin met een mand 1763 - 1833

This drawing by Jordanus Hoorn, dating back to the late 18th or early 19th century, depicts a woman carrying a basket, a visual anchor that pulls us into a deeper contemplation of labor and life's cyclical nature. The basket, an ancient vessel, echoes across time, finding its form in the hands of gatherers, farmers, and merchants throughout the ages. We see it in ancient Egyptian tomb paintings, overflowing with offerings, and in medieval tapestries, filled with the fruits of the harvest. It's a symbol of sustenance, work, and the rhythms of the seasons. Notice how the act of carrying itself—burden and balance—recurs in countless images, from the Atlas figure bearing the weight of the world, to the Madonna carrying her child. This primal gesture resonates with our collective memory, engaging viewers on a subconscious level. It's a powerful force, stirring within us the echoes of human experience. In Hoorn's drawing, the woman with her basket evokes centuries of human labor and the continuous cycle of life, reappearing and evolving through time.