Königsee with the Cliffs of St. Bartholomëe 1837

Wilhelm von Kobell’s 1837 watercolor, *Königsee with the Cliffs of St. Bartholomëe*, depicts a serene landscape with a group of cows wading in the shallows of the Königsee lake in Germany, while a figure on horseback rides through the water in the distance. The cliffs of St. Bartholomëe, rising dramatically on the far side of the lake, dominate the composition, creating a sense of grandeur and scale. Kobell’s meticulous detail and delicate use of watercolor capture the subtle nuances of light and shadow, imbuing the scene with a sense of tranquility and beauty. The inclusion of the cows and the rider adds a touch of human activity to the otherwise idyllic landscape, suggesting a harmony between nature and human existence.