Wanderer above the Sea of Fog

"Wanderer above the Sea of Fog" is a Romantic landscape painting by Caspar David Friedrich, created in 1818. It depicts a solitary man standing atop a rocky precipice, gazing over a vast, foggy mountain landscape. The image emphasizes themes of exploration, introspection, and the awe of nature's grandeur. The fog symbolizes the unknown, while the man's stance suggests contemplation and the human desire to understand the world. Overall, the painting captures the awe-inspiring power of nature and our reflective relationship with the natural world.