Landweg langs een meer c. 1809 - 1860

M. Baumhauer created this drawing of a landscape near a lake using ink on paper. Note the imposing mountain in the background. This form holds immense symbolic weight throughout art history, evoking the sublime and the divine. We can trace its lineage back to ancient depictions of Mount Olympus, the home of the Greek gods. In Baumhauer's rendering, the mountain is softened, yet it still commands a powerful presence. Consider how such natural forms tap into our collective memory. The mountain, the lake—these are primal elements that resonate with a deep-seated yearning for the eternal. The mountain looms as a symbol of the immutable, while the lake suggests the fluidity of life. It's a subtle yet potent reminder of our place within the larger, enduring cosmos.