Fantastic Mountainous Landscape with a Starry Sky 

Robert Caney crafted this watercolor landscape, filled with jagged mountains beneath a starry expanse. Here, the mountains are not merely geological formations; they are steeped in symbolism, evoking a sense of the sublime that dates back to ancient times. The jagged peaks and luminous stars remind me of Caspar David Friedrich’s mountainscapes, where nature becomes a stage for the drama of the soul. In both artists' works, the mountains are not just physical structures but emotional signifiers, acting as a bridge between the earthly and the divine. They connect to the collective unconscious, expressing universal feelings of awe and spiritual yearning. The stars in this sky, like those in van Gogh's swirling "Starry Night", tap into a deep-seated human fascination with the cosmos, a fascination born of a need to understand our place in the vast universe. This image is more than just a depiction of nature, it’s a powerful evocation of humanity's timeless quest for meaning and transcendence.