Majestic wilderness - panorama over the Teide National Park by Walter G. Allgöwer

About "Majestic wilderness - panorama over the Teide National Park"

by Walter G. Allgöwer

About the artwork

The Pico del Teide, Spain's highest peak at 3,715 metres, rises majestically above the barren expanses of the Teide National Park. The panorama offers a breathtaking view of the wild, almost otherworldly landscape of the volcanic island of Tenerife. In the foreground, a withered, jagged root system protrudes from the barren ground - a symbol of the harsh, unrelenting nature that characterises this place. The roots, scarred by the wind and scorched by the sun, seem to tell stories of transience and permanence at the same time.
Behind this silent witness to time, the bizarre volcanic landscape spreads out, characterised by rugged rock formations, solidified lava flows and vast plains of lava rock. The Teide itself towers in the distance, often shrouded in a delicate cloud cover that envelops the summit like a veil. The colours range from earthy browns to deep blacks and rusty reds, contrasted by the clarity of the sky, whose blue seems almost unreal at this altitude.
The national park is not only a geological wonder, but also a place of spiritual significance. For the indigenous people of Tenerife, the Guanches, Mount Teide was considered a sacred mountain, the seat of the gods and a symbol of the elemental forces of nature. Today, it attracts visitors from all over the world who experience the power and beauty of untamed nature in the vastness of this panorama.