Alf Petersens gloser og bemærkninger til Atta Troll 1930 - 1938

Niels Larsen Stevns created "Alf Petersens gloser og bemærkninger til Atta Troll" with ink on paper. The open notebook reveals annotations, almost palimpsestic, with layers of meaning that echo through time. Note how the word "Harlekin" appears; the Harlequin, a figure of the commedia dell'arte, is a motif that transcends its theatrical origins, appearing throughout art history. This character embodies the archetype of the trickster—a figure that we see emerge in various guises across cultures, from Hermes in Greek mythology to the jester in Shakespearean plays. There is an aspect of liminality and transgression, existing on the edges of societal norms. It is a potent symbol of the human psyche's capacity for duality. It suggests a subconscious recognition of the chaotic forces that underpin social order. This recurring image reflects our collective memory and the enduring power of archetypes. The Harlequin is not just a character but a vessel for the anxieties and desires that lurk beneath the surface of our conscious minds.