Vier reuzen en een kleine figuur c. 1936 - 1940

This pencil drawing, titled "Four Giants and a Small Figure," was created by Henk Henriët. Notice how the imposing figures of the giants dominate the composition, dwarfing the small figure standing amidst them. This contrast in scale immediately brings to mind age-old stories of gods and mortals. Consider the titans of Greek mythology, or even biblical tales of David and Goliath, where size is not merely physical, but symbolic of power and fate. This recurring motif of the giant and the small can be traced back through history. We see it echoed in folklore, in literature, and even in our dreams. It is a primal narrative of human struggle against seemingly insurmountable forces. It taps into our collective unconscious, resonating with our feelings of vulnerability and the universal desire to overcome adversity. Henriët's sketch becomes a poignant expression of humanity's enduring confrontation with the overwhelming aspects of existence.