Klippelandskab med store træer. Til højre i forgrunden ridder en mand over en bro. 1776

Simon Malgoc created this landscape etching with large trees some time in the late 18th century. The composition is structured around a central rock formation, flanked by trees that lead the eye through the scene. Malgoc uses a network of fine lines, exploiting the stark contrast between light and shadow. This adds depth to the image, creating an almost palpable sense of texture in the rocks and foliage. Notice how the artist varies the density of the lines to suggest volume and distance. The lone rider crossing the bridge introduces a narrative element, yet remains secondary to the overall formal arrangement. This interplay between natural form and human presence can be interpreted through the philosophical lens of the sublime. The image oscillates between aesthetic pleasure and the implied limits of human existence. The print invites us to reflect on our relationship with nature and how we perceive our place within it.