Landschap met watervogels in een poel 1754 - 1791

Jan Hendrik Troost van Groenendoelen created this landscape with waterfowl in a pool using watercolor. The scene is dominated by the recurring motif of birds in water, symbols of transition and the fluidity of life. These motifs echo across art history. Consider the Egyptian depictions of birds symbolizing the soul’s journey, or the medieval Christian imagery of the Holy Spirit as a dove. The waterfowl here suggest a similar journey, a passage between states of being. The water itself, reflecting the sky, embodies the subconscious, mirroring our deepest thoughts and emotions. This interplay of sky, water, and life is a powerful force, engaging us on a subconscious level. Like the cyclical nature of water, these symbols have resurfaced, evolved, and taken on new meanings, perpetually shaping our understanding of life and spirit.