The Lighthouse of Travemünde Seen from the South

A work from the “Golden Age” of Danish art by the artist Martinus Rørbye. He was a master of detailed drawing that not only conveyed reality with precision but also carried deeper meanings. This graphite work was created during the artist’s travels.

We see the lighthouse in Travemünde, a German port town on the shores of the Baltic Sea. It stands as a symbol of journey and search, and of a society where the cutting-edge technologies of the time meet the legacy of the past. The artwork exudes a sense of calm, silence, and the gentle rustle of leaves— as if people had set down their tools and gone off for a long rest.