To duer med vingerne rejst, der står symmetrisk med halerne mod hinanden. Der er en ornamentranke i baggrunden. Hertil vers. Side 17 1841

This is a pen drawing by Johan Thomas Lundbye, part of a page from a book, currently held at the SMK in Copenhagen. The symmetrical composition first captures the eye, with two doves facing each other, their wings elegantly raised. The artist's skilled use of line and form creates a delicate balance between realism and stylization. The doves and ornamental backdrop intertwine, blurring the boundaries between the natural and the decorative. The formal arrangement creates a mirror image effect, which may signify harmony. The upward trajectory of the wings and floral motifs contrasts with the static, ground-bound bodies of the doves. This interplay suggests a dynamic tension between earthly constraints and ethereal aspirations. Lundbye prompts us to consider how art serves as a mirror reflecting our aspirations, as well as a lens through which we perceive the delicate balance inherent in the natural world.