Reizigers trekken door de omgeving van Ouro Branco in Brazilië 1826 - 1829

Alphonse Bichebois made this artwork named 'Travelers pass through the Ouro Branco region in Brazil' as a lithograph. Note the Araucaria trees, distinct for their umbrella-like canopy. In indigenous cultures of South America, these trees are sacred symbols of life, resilience, and connection to the earth. As a cultural symbol, these forms echo the Tree of Life, a motif present throughout human history. From ancient Assyrian carvings to Norse mythology's Yggdrasil, the tree represents the interconnectedness of all living things and the link between the earthly and divine realms. Observe how, even in this scene, the tree's form captures the collective unconscious. Its shape, both sheltering and reaching, invites reflection on humanity's place within the natural world. It echoes the same primal yearning that drove ancient peoples to revere trees as sacred entities, illustrating how symbols resurface and evolve, carrying layers of meaning across time.