Procession at Nenvic 

Ferdinand du Puigaudeau painted "Procession at Nenvic" using oils to depict a twilight religious rite, filled with potent symbols. The somber procession, composed of figures in white robes and dark cloaks, echoes ancient rituals of purification and communal devotion. Consider the raised banners; these are modern interpretations of triumphal standards, reminiscent of imperial Rome. The banners evoke the "Labarum," which Constantine adopted, transforming it into a Christian emblem of victory. This visual cue speaks to the psychological power of symbols to unite and mobilize, regardless of their specific religious context. Here, this procession becomes an almost dreamlike space, charged with an aura of collective memory and shared faith. The flickering candlelight hints at hope and remembrance, engaging viewers on a deeply subconscious level. This is but one moment in the cyclical procession of symbols through time.