Sitzendes Mädchen, strickend 

Philipp Rumpf's sketch presents us with a young girl seated, engaged in the timeless act of knitting. Knitting—a domestic activity—becomes a potent symbol when viewed through the lens of cultural memory. Consider the Fates of classical antiquity, often depicted spinning, weaving, and cutting the threads of life. This seemingly simple act of creating fabric has profound connections to destiny, time, and the very fabric of existence. One might recall Penelope from Homer's Odyssey, weaving a shroud by day and unraveling it by night to delay her remarriage, imbuing the act of weaving with themes of anticipation and delay. Here, in Rumpf's drawing, the girl's focused concentration evokes a quiet intensity. This act connects her to a lineage of women across cultures and centuries, who have used this skill as a creative outlet. Knitting becomes more than just a craft; it's a link to our collective past, embodying the rhythms of life, the passage of time, and the enduring human need to create and connect.