Ein Schimmel, der ausschlägt, hinter ihm ein Bauer mit der Peitsche 

This watercolor by Simon Johannes van Douw depicts a white horse rebelling against its peasant handler. The horse, a potent symbol of nobility and untamed power, rears up, breaking free from its tether. The image of a horse resisting control echoes through history, from the mythical centaurs to the steeds of classical gods. The rearing horse is not merely an animal in revolt; it is a symbol of repressed desires and subconscious urges breaking free. Think of the famous equestrian statues throughout Europe, where the horse is presented as a symbol of power but here, it's power turned to resistance. Observe the contrast between the spirited horse and the peasant with his whip, representing the struggle between instinct and reason, freedom and control. This struggle touches something deep within us, engaging our own subconscious battles with authority and societal expectations. The horse, forever caught in its defiant posture, becomes a mirror reflecting our own yearnings for liberation.