Schloß Hohaus bei Nördlingen 

Karl Ballenberger created this pencil drawing of Schloß Hohaus near Nördlingen. The most striking element here is the archway, a motif that has carried profound symbolic weight across millennia. We see its echoes in triumphal arches of ancient Rome, symbols of victory and imperial power. But trace it further back, and the arch becomes a sacred gateway, a liminal space in ancient temples, bridging the earthly and divine. In Christian iconography, the arch frames holy figures, signifying divine presence. This image resonates with a psychological depth, inviting a journey into the recesses of memory. The archway isn't merely structural but also a powerful force, a symbolic portal through which collective memory and cultural narratives flow, constantly evolving and reshaping our understanding.