Thunderstorm landscape with rider 

This landscape painting by Karl Lessing, a German Romantic artist active in the mid-19th century, depicts a dramatic thunderstorm scene. The viewer's attention is drawn to the central, towering tree, likely a weeping willow, set against a dark, stormy sky. The scene, likely inspired by the German countryside, is a testament to the artist's mastery of light and shadow, and the skillful rendering of the landscape's natural elements. The presence of a solitary rider in the foreground emphasizes the scale of the landscape and adds a sense of solitude and mystery.