Interieur van de Remigiuskerk te Duiven 1905

This photograph captures the interior of the Remigiuskerk in Duiven, revealing the architectural and decorative elements of its sacred space. The archways in the ceiling are decorated with figures, perhaps angels or saints. These figures, ubiquitous in Christian iconography, serve as intermediaries between the divine and mortal realms. Such figures remind me of the Winged Victory of Samothrace, a Hellenistic sculpture. Though separated by centuries and religious contexts, these figures share a common thread: the human desire to visualize and connect with higher powers. In the Remigiuskerk, these figures are strategically placed to evoke feelings of reverence, devotion, and spiritual upliftment. Throughout history, the winged figure has transformed—from pagan deity to Christian angel. The persistence and adaptation of such symbols speak to our collective unconscious, reminding us of the timeless human quest for meaning and connection beyond the earthly realm. This church becomes a stage, where collective memory and subconscious processes converge to create an emotional experience for the viewer.