Jongen die met beide handen een stok vasthoudt 1865 - 1913

Bramine Hubrecht sketched this boy holding a stick with both hands. A simple image, yet the stick—a primal tool—resonates with ancient significance. The act of holding a stick is seen across cultures and millennia, from the scepter of a king to the staff of a shepherd. In ancient Egypt, the staff symbolized power and authority, appearing in the hands of pharaohs as a sign of their divine right to rule. Similarly, in Greek mythology, Hermes carried a caduceus, a staff entwined with snakes, representing commerce, negotiation, and wisdom. The stick, therefore, is not merely a piece of wood, but a conduit of collective memory, imbued with layers of meaning. It’s a visual echo that calls upon our subconscious, linking the simple play of a child to the profound symbols of human history. It evolves, resurfaces, and takes on new meanings, yet the core resonance remains.