Der Kalvarienberg bei Andorf 

Ludwig Metz created this drawing of "Der Kalvarienberg bei Andorf" using pen and brown ink. Metz’s landscapes are marked by the influence of the conservative Nazarene movement, known for its nationalistic tendencies. He uses sepia to depict an idealized rural setting, inviting us to consider the cultural construction of the natural world. This imagined scene represents a popularized yearning for simpler times, which also served to reinforce traditional class structures and patriarchal norms. We might ask ourselves, whose experiences are prioritized in these idealized visions, and whose are systematically excluded? While seemingly bucolic, this landscape presents a narrative of pastoral life that is carefully curated. Consider how landscapes like these shape our understanding of cultural identity. The visual rendering is not a neutral depiction of the natural world, but rather a reflection of the values and power structures inherent in the artist’s society.