Corfu 

John Miller captured this watercolor view of Corfu, seemingly a church or monastery on a small island, during his travels. The cross atop the building is the most potent symbol. In Christianity, it represents the ultimate sacrifice and redemption, yet its roots stretch further back. We see similar cruciform shapes in ancient cosmologies, symbolizing the intersection of the earthly and divine. The island, surrounded by water, evokes not only a sense of serene isolation but also mirrors the motif of sacred spaces set apart. Think of Mont Saint-Michel or even the mythical Isle of Avalon; places of refuge and spiritual significance. The way Miller captures the light, reflecting off the water and the building, creates an atmosphere of ethereal calm. This light can be seen as a symbol of divine presence or revelation, akin to the golden light found in Renaissance depictions of religious scenes, where light is used to convey spiritual awakening. Ultimately, Miller's Corfu is a site-specific image, yet it touches on universal themes of faith, isolation, and the human quest for meaning.