Plate 4: two fishermen on the bank of a stream at right, a waterfall at center, from 'Landscapes in the manner of Salvator Rosa' (Die Landschaften in Sal. Rosa's) 1695 - 1730

This landscape etching was crafted by Franz Joachim Beich, emulating the style of Salvator Rosa. Observe the fishermen by the stream, their presence evoking the classical theme of man in harmony with nature. Consider the waterfall, not merely as a scenic element, but as a symbol. Waterfalls have long been potent motifs, representing both the force and the transient nature of life. Think of cascading water in ancient Roman fountains, each carrying symbolic weight. The fishermen here mirror figures in earlier pastoral scenes, embodying a timeless connection to the land. Their presence is a testament to the enduring human need to find solace and sustenance in the natural world. The scene invites us to reflect on the cyclical nature of human experience. These landscapes resonate as powerful, archetypal images, evoking a sense of continuity and a profound link between the past and the present.