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This drawing by Bernhard Hasler presents a whirlwind of figures and symbols, alluding to a complex narrative. Angels, dancers, and perhaps devils swirl around a central scene, possibly depicting a saint or martyr. The motif of the swirling figures, reminiscent of a maenad frenzy or bacchanal, echoes ancient Dionysian rites. These themes reappear throughout history, from classical sculptures to Renaissance paintings. Consider Botticelli’s "Mystic Nativity" or the circular composition of William Blake’s drawings. The dynamic arrangement conveys a sense of ecstasy or madness. The tension between the sacred and the profane is palpable, suggesting a deep psychological exploration of human experience, where earthly and divine forces meet in a dance of destruction and creation. These symbols return and morph across time, each time colored by the anxieties and ecstasies of those who depict them.