Gezicht op het dorp Urgen aan de Inn 1861 - 1870

Aimé Civiale captured this stereoscopic photograph of Urgen on the Inn, inviting us to reflect on the power of nature. Dominating the landscape are the mountains, the enduring symbols of nature's force. In countless cultures, mountains evoke a sense of awe, acting as pathways to the divine, reminiscent of Mount Olympus in ancient Greek mythology. The river, a meandering artery, symbolizes life's ceaseless flow. It echoes the rivers depicted in ancient Mesopotamian art, where water was seen as the source of all existence. Rivers, like life, carve their own paths through time, nourishing and shaping the world around them. Consider too the emotional weight these natural elements carry—the enduring, steadfast mountains and the flowing river stir deep within us a sense of wonder and the sublime. These symbols resonate across ages, reminding us of the unchanging rhythms of our world.