Verwundeter Soldat und Mädchen, das ihm vorliest 

Julius Scholtz created this artwork with a wounded soldier and a girl reading to him using pencil and possibly watercolor. The motif of reading aloud, particularly in scenes of vulnerability, has deep roots. The act of reading aloud can be traced back to ancient times when literacy was not widespread. It became a communal activity, a source of knowledge, entertainment, and emotional support. Even in the absence of explicit religious symbols, it carries a nurturing, almost sacred quality. In earlier Christian art, we see saints and scholars depicted with books, symbolizing wisdom and divine knowledge. In this image, reading aloud is presented as a source of comfort and healing during times of strife. The drawing subtly suggests how such imagery speaks to our collective memory and subconscious longing for solace. The way these symbols and gestures resurface and evolve in different historical contexts shows us how we deal with suffering and search for healing, revealing the enduring power of human connection.