"The painter should paint not only what he has in front of him, but also what he sees inside himself."
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About Caspar David Friedrich
Caspar David Friedrich (1774-1840) was a renowned German Romantic painter known for his contemplative and symbolic landscapes. His artworks often depict mysterious and melancholic scenes, with a focus on man's insignificance in the face of nature's grandeur. Friedrich's paintings played a significant role in the development of Romanticism, influencing later generations of artists with his emotive and spiritual interpretations of the natural world.
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