Die Woge (The Wave) (1995) exemplifies Kiefer’s layered, tactile approach. Vast in scale and dense in its materiality, the work conveys the unstoppable, elemental power of nature while drawing parallels to the sweeping and devastating currents of history. Its monumental presence and somber palette suggest both the grandeur and the destructive capacity of forces—whether natural or human—that shape the world. By likening the wave to the casualties of war, Kiefer deepens the connection between natural phenomena and human tragedy, reinforcing his central preoccupation with the intertwined narratives of creation and loss.