Gezicht op Eutin 1847

Georg Michael Kurz captured this view of Eutin with ink on paper. See how the church spire rises high above the town, a beacon of spiritual aspiration. This vertical thrust is an ancient symbol, echoing obelisks and minarets across cultures, all pointing to the divine. Think of the Tower of Babel, or even the phallic symbols in ancient fertility rites. The aspiration to reach the heavens is deeply embedded in our collective psyche. Here, the church spire, while specifically Christian, taps into this primal urge. It represents not just religious faith, but a fundamental human desire to transcend our earthly bounds. Consider how this image evokes feelings of hope, stability, and a connection to something greater than oneself. The spire, a visual anchor, draws us into the scene, inviting contemplation and a sense of belonging to a community anchored in both space and time. Such symbols have a remarkable persistence, reappearing across epochs, adapting, and continuing to resonate with the deepest parts of our human experience.