Gotische vensters in de façade van het Palazzo Montalto te Syracuse 1857 - 1914

Giorgio Sommer captured these Gothic windows in the façade of Palazzo Montalto in Syracuse with photography. The windows, crowned with pointed arches, showcase a dance of cultural motifs. Note the six-pointed star, a symbol laden with history. This star, commonly known as the Star of David, evokes powerful memories and complex identities across cultures. We see echoes of this motif in earlier alchemical symbols where two intersecting triangles represent the union of opposing forces. Consider how such symbols resurface across time, each era imbuing them with new layers of meaning. The Gothic style itself is a revival, a reaching back to a past perceived as glorious and divinely inspired. These motifs trigger a collective memory, stirring subconscious feelings of longing for the sublime. The artist uses the potent symbols as a force, inviting viewers to engage with the deep-seated emotions and cultural memories. This photograph is not just a documentation but a meditation on how symbols transcend time.