Zwei Teufel, der linke eine Frau auf dem Rücken tragend 

Victor Müller sketched "Two Devils, the left one carrying a woman on his back," in the nineteenth century. Here we see a symbolic dance between the demonic and the human, a theme that echoes through art history. The figure of the devil, burdened with a woman, recalls ancient myths of abduction and possession. The devil, often a symbol of temptation and primal instincts, appears here as a carrier, weighed down by his desires. This dynamic mirrors similar depictions in medieval art, where demons are frequently shown tormenting or carrying souls. The gesture of the second devil, covering his face, could signify shame or despair, a motif that reappears in various contexts, from depictions of the Fall of Man to modern expressions of anguish. The continuous evolution of these symbols reveals how we grapple with fundamental aspects of the human condition. The emotional weight of these images engages us on a subconscious level, tapping into deep-seated anxieties and desires. These figures reappear, evolved, and take on new meanings, in different contexts.