In German there is the saying "Eulen nach Athen tragen" (carrying owls to Athens) which is equivalent to the English "Carrying Coals To Newcastle". It was exactly this proverb that inspired me for this painting. It shows a young woman with her companions carrying two owls. In the background you can see the Acropolis, the landmark of Athens. So that my figures in the painting don't get bored, I have given them lots of details along their way.