Gezicht op Bellagio aan het Comomeer vanuit de tuin van Villa Carlotta 1870 - 1880

This photograph by Carlo Bosetti captures Bellagio on Lake Como as seen from the Villa Carlotta's garden. The view is framed by trees, with the lake and town in the middle ground, and mountains in the background. The framing trees, in particular, invite us to reflect. Consider the symbolic use of trees in art across cultures: they're often seen as a connection between heaven and earth, embodying growth, stability, and the cycle of life. In classical antiquity, sacred groves were places of worship and contemplation. In other works, trees act as silent witnesses, absorbing and reflecting human dramas. The act of framing a landscape evokes a sense of enclosure and intimacy, a way of organizing and understanding the natural world. Like a proscenium arch in a theater, the trees invite us to contemplate this view of Bellagio. The emotional power of this composition lies in its capacity to evoke a sense of serenity, inviting viewers to connect with the timeless beauty of nature. These symbols remind us that the dialogue between humanity and nature is ongoing, shaped by cultural memory and our deepest emotional responses.