Zes microscoopopnamen van bacteriën, eubacteriën en bacillen before 1890

Carl Günther created this image, titled ‘Six Microscopic Images of Bacteria, Eubacteria, and Bacilli', using photographic techniques. In each circular frame, we observe colonies of microorganisms, meticulously captured. The circle, a recurring motif, symbolizes completeness and the cyclical nature of life. In alchemy, the circle represents the philosopher's stone, while in Carl Jung's psychology, it's the mandala, symbolizing the self. We see this motif echo through time: from ancient sun disks representing deities, to Renaissance allegories of fortune and fate. Even in modern scientific diagrams, the circle frames our understanding of the cosmos. These minute life forms, amplified by the lens, provoke a primal reaction. Throughout history, we see the human subconscious grappling with unseen forces, from ancient fears of disease to modern anxieties about invisible pollutants. This image, therefore, is not merely a scientific document, but a tableau of our relationship with the unseen world, engaging us on a deep, psychological level. This image embodies the perpetual cycle of knowledge, echoing through centuries.