On the Lakeshore 

Micaela Eleutheriade painted "On the Lakeshore" with oil on canvas, capturing a tranquil waterside scene. The boats here evoke ancient vessels carrying souls across the river Styx. We see the lone rower in his small boat, mirroring Charon, the ferryman of the underworld, guiding us through the waters. But unlike the solemn task in ancient myths, here it is a gentle passing. This motif, seen in classical art and literature, reminds us how deeply ingrained is the symbol of water as a threshold. Consider the Egyptians, where the journey across the Nile mirrored the passage to the afterlife. Here, Eleutheriade taps into this collective memory, presenting not a grim voyage but a peaceful transition, engaging our subconscious with the eternal cycle of life and death. It is a symbol of hope and renewal.