Landschap in Zuid Limburg c. 1924

Johannes Frederik Engelbert ten Klooster created this landscape using woodcut techniques. The cows grazing in the foreground evoke a sense of pastoral harmony, a timeless symbol of fertility and abundance. The image resonates with echoes of classical Arcadia, yet its stark black and white contrast lends it a modern sensibility. The cows, seemingly peaceful, also remind me of ancient Minoan bull-leaping rituals, where the bull embodies raw, untamed energy. In ancient Greece, cows were linked to Hera, a symbol of power and strength, fertility and motherhood. This duality, where serenity and primal force coexist, engages us on a subconscious level. The landscape invites us to contemplate the enduring power of nature and our relationship with it, transcending time and cultural boundaries.