Ein Herr und drei Damen beim Kartenspiel 

Friedrich Moosbrugger created this drawing of a card game with pencil on paper, and it captures a seemingly simple scene. Yet, the act of playing cards is charged with symbolism stretching back through the ages. Consider the motif of the game itself. It appears not only in art but in mythology and folklore across cultures, often symbolizing fate, chance, and the human struggle for control. This struggle takes on a deeper resonance when we think of similar games depicted in ancient Egyptian tombs, where the stakes were not mere entertainment but a reflection of life’s journey. The arrangement of the figures around the table also subtly hints at complex relationships and social dynamics, and the turn of each card invites a psychological drama, stirring anticipation and anxiety. The drawing is brought to life through the charged, concentrated figures. Just as the figures wait in anticipation, so the game continues today in our subconscious, a powerful force engaging viewers on a deep, subconscious level. Thus, Moosbrugger's image isn’t merely a depiction of leisure, but a continuation of a cycle: a timeless symbol of human interaction, risk, and destiny.