Junges Mädchen im Dreiviertelprofil nach links, an einem Tisch sitzend 

Franz Schütz rendered this drawing of a young girl in three-quarter profile, seated at a table, with delicate strokes of graphite. Notice how the girl’s hands are clasped gently on the table, a motif that echoes through centuries of art, from devotional images of praying figures to contemplative portraits. The placement of the hands here speaks volumes. Consider, for example, the "melancholic" pose in classical depictions of philosophers, often shown with a similar hand gesture that signifies deep thought and introspection. Such gestures remind us of the enduring human quest for understanding, a thread connecting Schütz’s young sitter to profound intellectual traditions. These visual echoes tap into our collective memory, engaging us on a subconscious level, reminding us of the cyclical nature of human experience.