Løst landskabsstudie, delvist beskåret, og blyant-skrads 1846

This landscape study was made with graphite on paper by Johan Thomas Lundbye. The trees, lightly sketched, serve as more than mere botanical presences; they are enduring symbols of life, growth, and connection to the earth. Since ancient times, trees have been seen as sacred, bridging the earthly and the divine. In Norse mythology, Yggdrasil connects the heavens, earth, and underworld, thus symbolizing the interconnectedness of all things. This archetype manifests in countless cultures, from the Tree of Life in various religions to the Celtic reverence for trees as guardians of sacred spaces. Here, the sketch may seem simple, but it carries echoes of humanity’s deep-seated reverence for nature, resurfacing, evolving, and taking on new meanings through time. This primal image engages us on a deep, subconscious level.