Berglandschap met meer c. 1808 - 1857

Abraham Teerlink sketched this mountain landscape with a lake using pen in the early 19th century. The mountain, a symbol laden with meaning across cultures, rises as a silent sentinel. Mountains are far more than geological features; they appear as sacred places, as seen in Mount Olympus, home to the Greek gods. Here, the mountain lacks a traditional cultural or religious meaning, but the composition is still a powerful force, engaging viewers on a deep, subconscious level. Mountains and high places represent a meeting place between heaven and earth, a place of revelation and transformation. In art, the mountain motif signifies a journey, both physical and spiritual. The cyclical progression of this symbol continues through to our times, evolving and resurfacing in modern contexts.