Schapen in een weiland, met een boerderij op de achtergrond c. 1900 - 1930

Richard Tepe captured this landscape with sheep and farmhouse, using photography to freeze a moment in time. Notice the sheep, symbols of innocence and pastoral life. Sheep are not merely animals, they carry a heavy symbolic weight dating back millennia, appearing in ancient Near Eastern art. The 'Good Shepherd' tending to his flock is a powerful image of care and guidance, and as such, the sheep’s presence transforms a simple landscape into a scene imbued with deeper meaning. How interesting it is to note that, while seemingly bucolic and peaceful, the flock can also represent vulnerability and the need for protection. This dichotomy reminds us of the complex emotional states that art can evoke, engaging us on a subconscious level. The farmhouse, with its protective walls, is reminiscent of the archetype of 'the house' as the center of the world. Thus, in its simple composition, this image shows us how symbols are never static, but cyclical, resurfacing, and evolving across time.