The Valley of Lutscheuen 

John Frederick Lewis captured the Valley of Lutscheuen in watercolor, inviting us to contemplate the stoic presence of the mountains. These mountains, in their sheer mass and immovability, stand as enduring symbols of permanence. Consider the visual echo of mountains in other works throughout time: from the pyramids of Giza to the imposing rock formations in Caspar David Friedrich's landscapes, humanity has consistently projected a reverence, even awe, onto these colossal natural structures. They reflect our own quest for stability in a world of constant flux. Mountains have also served as a stage for the divine, a place where heaven and earth seem to converge. Psychologically, these geological giants may represent the unyielding forces of the unconscious, silent yet potent, shaping our inner landscapes. In viewing them, are we not also glimpsing something primal within ourselves?