Komposition zu _Götz von Berlichingen_ (5. Aufzug, 6. Auftritt) 

Karl Sandhaas created this ink and watercolor composition illustrating a scene from Goethe's _Götz von Berlichingen_. Note the intimate scene around the campfire, a symbol that stretches back to ancient times. Fire, here, is not merely warmth and sustenance, but the heart of the narrative. In antiquity, fire was at the center of ritual practices, evoking a sense of community and shared humanity. In Sandhaas's work, we see how the fire motif resurfaces, uniting the weary travelers and Götz in a shared moment of vulnerability. The mother holding a child near the fire suggests a powerful connection to primal, archetypal themes. This imagery, reminiscent of the Madonna and Child, transcends its immediate religious context to tap into the collective memory of nurturing and protection, invoking the viewer's subconscious recognition of shared human experiences. It's a recurring, cyclical progression—the image of the Madonna echoing through the ages, taking on new forms, yet always resonating with the power of maternal love.