Falkenjägerin zu Pferde mit einem Diener zu Fuß 

Charles Parrocel’s sanguine drawing, at the Städel Museum, captures a falcon hunt, an aristocratic pursuit, with a lady on horseback and her attendant releasing a falcon. The falcon, a symbol of nobility and power, sits on the lady's gloved hand, evoking images of medieval courtly life, and the ancient traditions of falconry. The gesture of releasing the falcon towards the sky, laden with cultural memory, appears in different forms across various times. We see related symbols in ancient Egyptian art, where birds symbolized the soul's journey to the afterlife. These birds carry an emotional echo that calls from humanity’s collective past. There is also the ever-present dog in this picture; since ancient times the dog is the quintessential symbol of loyalty and fidelity. As the falcon takes flight, we are reminded of the cyclical dance between freedom and control, echoing through the ages. This image resonates with the subconscious longing for status and the thrill of the hunt, themes that transcend time, continuing to evolve with our changing cultural landscape.