The viewer is encouraged to place himself in the position of the Rückenfigur, by which means he experiences the sublime potential of nature, understanding that the scene is as perceived and idealised by a human.
Betragteren tilskyndes til at sætte sig i Rückenfigurens sted, således at han oplever det sublime potentiale i naturen og forstår, at sceneriet er opfattet og idealiseret af et menneske.