Caspar David Friedrich, Abbey in the Oakwood, 1809–10A funeral procession of monks trudge through the snow towards all that remains of a decrepit Gothic gate in this morbidly eerie scene. They are heading towards an open grave marked by a crucifix. With only two dimly lit candles to navigate the misty twilight, the monks bear a coffin. In the foreground and middle ground one can spot an array of … [Read more...]