Bjergsø på St. Jan 1905

Andreas Riis Carstensen painted Bjergsø på St. Jan using oil on canvas, capturing a serene landscape with a body of water, boats, and lush vegetation. Here, the water is a mirror, an ancient symbol for the subconscious, reflecting not just the sky but the soul's depths. The boats floating calmly in the water carry a powerful connection to the journey of life. Vessels have always been more than mere transport. Consider the ships in dreams, symbols of our personal voyage, the course of our lives navigated through calm and stormy seas. The lush vegetation invokes images of the Garden of Eden. Trees connect the earth to the heavens, and their presence is associated with growth, life, and the sacred groves of ancient cultures. Note how nature intertwines with our inner selves, a reminder that we are but a small part of the grand tapestry of existence. From ancient myths to modern psychoanalysis, it reveals the timeless human quest for meaning and connection.