Deur met stenen trap 1917

Simon Moulijn etched this work of a doorway with stone steps. The door, acting as a potent symbol, presents an entry into an unknown space, a concept deeply rooted in the human psyche, evoking a sense of mystery and possibility. Consider the symbolic evolution of doorways across cultures. From the ancient Egyptians, where elaborate portals in tombs represented transitions to the afterlife, to the Roman concept of Janus, the god of doorways symbolizing beginnings and endings, the door is more than mere passage. It’s a threshold of transformation. The image invites a kind of collective memory, tapping into our shared human experience of encountering new and unknown territories. These steps lead to more than just a building, they resonate with our subconscious desires for change, compelling us to contemplate what lies beyond. This imagery, in turn, resurfaces through time, evolving but forever anchored to humanity's complex relationship with change.