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This print by Albert Christ-Janer presents a bold horizon line executed in strokes of black and white. The stark contrast evokes the concept of a "horror vacui," reflecting a deep-seated fear of emptiness present throughout art history. We see this mirrored in ancient Egyptian art, where every surface was filled with imagery to ward off chaos, a primal fear of the unknown that still lurks in our collective subconscious. Here, Christ-Janer fills the void with an abstract landscape, a symbolic gesture against the terror of nothingness. The horizon, a recurring motif, separates the known from the unknown, a liminal space where our fears and aspirations converge. This line appears in Caspar David Friedrich’s landscapes, imbued with romantic longing, but here, it’s distilled to its essence, a raw confrontation with existential anxiety. The emotional power of this composition lies in its ability to tap into our deepest fears, compelling us to confront the void and to reflect on our own mortality.