Vejle fjord 1910

Hans Christian Gether Caspersen created this print of Vejle Fjord, which features a striking full moon looming over the serene waters. The moon, an ancient symbol, is often associated with cyclical change and the subconscious. Consider how the image of the moon has traversed cultures, from its veneration in ancient lunar cults to its symbolic presence in Romantic paintings. The moon’s serene light in Caspersen's print also recalls the melancholic glow in Caspar David Friedrich’s landscapes, stirring deep emotions related to nature's power and the human soul. But note here how the darkness and the light are intertwined. We are reminded of the moon’s association with madness, with the ebb and flow of human emotions, reflecting our inner turmoils, as potent forces in the human psyche. In its enduring presence, the moon remains a mirror reflecting the complexities of our shared human experience.