Mensen steken met roeiboten een rivier over naar de abdij van Andechs 1850s

Anton Doll created “Mensen steken met roeiboten een rivier over naar de abdij van Andechs,” which translates to “People cross a river in rowing boats to the Abbey of Andechs.” During the late 18th and early 19th centuries, European society was undergoing significant transformations fueled by the Enlightenment and the rise of Romanticism. This print captures the social and cultural currents of its time. The Abbey of Andechs, a site of pilgrimage, appears in the distance, drawing people from various walks of life. The act of pilgrimage itself can be viewed as an emotional and personal quest for meaning, one which reflects societal values. The intersection of faith, community, and individual spirituality in the context of burgeoning social change asks us to think about how traditional practices are affected by modern life. This image shows how pilgrimage offered solace, community, and a connection to the past.