Ein Weg schlängelt sich an einem Teich vorbei durch eine junge Baumanlage, auf demselben ein Reiter 

Lucas van Uden rendered this drawing with pen in the 17th century. Immediately, the image of a path winding through a grove of trees evokes the ancient motif of the "locus amoenus"—the ideal, sheltered place removed from the chaos of the world. The figure on horseback might echo classical images of triumphant processions, linking to the concept of nobility and control over nature. Think of the Roman emperors portrayed amidst lush settings, symbols of dominion and power echoed across epochs. Over time, this image of the horseman evolved, becoming entangled with romantic notions of solitude and freedom. The forest, once a fearful unknown, transformed into a space for reflection, a stage for the inner self to wander. In van Uden's landscape, the archetype of the journey surfaces, a continuous thread in our collective narrative. This symbolizes not just physical movement, but the odyssey of the soul.