Trægruppe 1810 - 1848

Christen Købke rendered this study of trees with pencil on paper. Trees, with their roots deep in the earth and branches reaching for the sky, have always served as potent symbols of connection, growth, and life’s cyclical nature. The depiction of trees can be traced across cultures and epochs; think of the Tree of Life in ancient mythologies, or the sacred groves of classical antiquity. When we delve into such cultural memories, the forest emerges as a recurring motif, a powerful symbol of the subconscious. The way that Købke carefully composes the trees, with their branches intertwined, echoes ancient depictions of unity and interconnectedness. Here, the tree becomes more than just a botanical study; it's a profound symbol of resilience and the enduring spirit of nature. In each age, this emblem of life resurfaces, revitalized, demonstrating that images, like trees themselves, adapt and endure through the changing seasons of human history.