Voorstelling van groep die naar een geestelijke luistert en voorstelling van jongen die wolf of hond aanvalt met een bijl 1830 - 1881

This print by Adolphe Mouilleron presents two scenes, encapsulating themes of spiritual guidance and primal struggle. On the left, we see a gathering, dominated by a spiritual figure preaching, his raised hand a symbol of authority and divine connection. This gesture echoes through centuries, appearing in classical oratory and religious art, each time signifying the power of the spoken word to move and unite. The figures surrounding him, heads bowed or attentive, represent humanity’s eternal quest for meaning. On the right, a stark contrast unfolds: a youth attacks a wolf with an axe, watched by terrified onlookers. The wolf, historically a symbol of wilderness and danger, here embodies the untamed aspects of nature. The axe, a tool of both destruction and creation, shows humanity's eternal battle against chaos. Consider the emotional undercurrent, the fear in the eyes of the onlookers, a primal echo of vulnerability. These images remind us of the cyclical nature of human experience. The spiritual guidance and violent confrontation are ever-present, recurring motifs that shape our understanding of self and society.