Cavalery battle 

Wilhelm Altheim created this sketch of a cavalry battle. The dominant image is that of a triumphant warrior on horseback, a powerful symbol that stretches back to antiquity. We see echoes of the Roman equestrian statues, symbols of power and imperial glory. This motif transcends mere representation; it taps into primal feelings of strength, dominance, and victory. Yet, the fallen figures at the bottom, the victims of battle, remind us of the darker side of glory, echoing images of sacrifice and defeat found in ancient battle scenes. In the collective psyche, war is forever linked with human suffering. The sketch engages viewers on a deep, subconscious level. Such symbolic representation is not linear, but cyclical; it resurfaces, evolves, and takes on new meanings, yet forever tied to our shared history and subconscious.