Cape Winter 

Walter Battiss captured this scene called 'Cape Winter' with expressive strokes. In this painting, the female figures stand as symbols of nature and fertility within a landscape, echoing ancient goddesses. Notice how these figures evoke similar forms in Minoan art or even Cycladic figurines; their presence is timeless. The women, in their serene poses, carry forward the archetype of the life-giving force, a concept seen in various forms throughout art history. The motif of the female figure undergoes transformations, from sacred icons to embodiments of abstract ideas, reflecting cultural shifts and resurfacing in diverse contexts. This powerful symbol engages viewers on a subconscious level, drawing from our collective memory. The ebb and flow of cultural and artistic motifs is a testament to how these symbols resurface, evolve, and take on new meanings.