Fotoreproductie van negen schilderijen en een sculptuur c. 1872 - 1882

This photographic reproduction by Johannes Jaeger presents a catalogue of artworks. Within this array, the reclining nude figure stands out, evoking a lineage stretching back to classical antiquity. Consider the Venus of Urbino by Titian, where the goddess reclines, gazing directly at the viewer. Our reclining figure echoes this pose but lacks the overt sensuality, instead embodying a more idealized form. This motif of the reclining nude, so deeply ingrained in our cultural memory, is a powerful symbol. It represents not only beauty and desire but also vulnerability and contemplation. Through time, its cultural significance has shifted, mirroring society's changing attitudes toward the body and sexuality. This journey reveals the complex interplay between cultural memory, artistic interpretation, and the enduring power of archetypal images.