Kunsthistorikeren Julius Lange 1894 - 1895

Anders Bundgaard created this plaster cast portrait of the art historian Julius Lange. The face, rendered in stark white, possesses a haunting quality. This is partly achieved through the closed eyes, a motif that reverberates across centuries. Consider the Sleep of Reason, where artists such as Goya have employed closed eyes to signify a descent into the subconscious, a realm where dreams and nightmares blur the boundaries of reality. The eyes, traditionally considered windows to the soul, become sealed portals, inviting introspection. This image, beyond being a mere representation, delves into the psyche, probing the depths of human experience. It is a cycle, one where symbols resurface, evolve, and take on new meanings in different epochs, forever mirroring our collective subconscious.