Sanderumgaards have 12 1803

J.F. Clemens created this view of Sanderumgaard's garden in 1803. Note the slender column standing prominently by the water's edge. Such a column, seemingly purposeless yet undeniably present, echoes the ancient obelisks of Egypt, symbols of solar power and stability, transported to European gardens during the Renaissance. It resurfaces here as a monument, a relic of a past era, imbued with layers of meaning and memories, subtly altering the emotional landscape of the garden. We see this motif recurring throughout history, from the gardens of the Roman elite to the neoclassical landscapes of 18th-century Europe, each time carrying the weight of bygone eras. This continuity speaks to our collective unconscious, evoking a sense of longing, an echo of historical grandeur. In gardens like Sanderumgaard, this visual language engages us on a deep, subconscious level, bridging the gap between past and present.