Gezicht op de passage van Pichoux 1810

This image depicts a view of the Pichoux Passage, rendered in delicate lines. Note how the towering rocks frame the scene, inviting the eye to wander into the depths of the landscape. The composition evokes the classical motif of the “terribilità,” the sublime terror of nature. This symbol has roots in antiquity. We find echoes in the rocky landscapes of Leonardo da Vinci, where jagged cliffs symbolize both beauty and a primordial fear. The Romantics later embraced this motif, using it to explore the awe-inspiring yet indifferent power of nature. Observe how this image pulls us into a state of contemplation. It's a mirror reflecting our collective memory and stirring deep, subconscious associations. We see this symbol through a non-linear lens, watching it shift across time, evolving as cultures grapple with their place in the vast world.