Felsiges Tal mit hohen Tannen (Martinet de Roches) 

Franz Schütz created this drawing, Felsiges Tal mit hohen Tannen, sometime in the late 18th century. The composition is dominated by towering, craggy rocks and slender fir trees that evoke a feeling of sublime awe. The monochromatic palette gives the scene a timeless quality, emphasizing form and texture above all else. The structure of the drawing invites us to consider how landscapes can be more than mere representations; they can be powerful statements about nature's overwhelming presence. The artist employs a structural approach that transforms the natural landscape into a symbolic space where individual elements like trees and rocks are signs within a broader, coherent system. The composition draws upon earlier traditions of landscape art, yet through its stark rendering and emphasis on natural forms, it destabilizes conventional notions of beauty. Here, Schütz offers us a vision of nature that challenges us to reflect on our relationship with the environment.