Geschiedenis bij obelisk 1668

This engraving, produced in 1668, presents an allegorical figure standing proudly alongside an obelisk. She bears a cornucopia overflowing with vegetation, symbols of abundance and prosperity. The obelisk, adorned with stars and the image of the sun, evokes the steadfastness of ancient knowledge and the light of reason. Consider how such imagery migrates across time. The cornucopia, for instance, can be traced back to ancient Greece, linked to myths of plentiful provision. The obelisk, originating in ancient Egypt, resurfaces in Roman and Renaissance art as a symbol of imperial power and enduring memory. The way these symbols persist points to our shared human desire for continuity. This figure doesn't simply represent prosperity; she embodies a collective yearning for stability and order. She is a modern iteration of our primal connection with symbolic imagery and reminds us of how cultural memory shapes our visual language, echoing through generations.