Gezicht op het westelijke deel van de tuin en het huis van buitenplaats Duinrell 1675 - 1711

This print, an anonymous work, offers us a glimpse of the Duinrell estate. The dog is a key motif here, embodying loyalty and vigilance. Consider how the dog appears in classical art: often at the feet of Diana, goddess of the hunt, or guarding the home in Roman frescoes. This domestic guardian connects us to ancient ideas of fidelity and protection. The dog's presence evokes a deep, subconscious resonance. It embodies our primal instincts and the age-old human-animal bond. The image is not merely a representation of a place but a vessel for conveying a timeless interplay of cultural symbols and inherited meanings. It is through this cyclical progression of symbols that we are reminded of the enduring power of cultural memory.