XIIIe Station. Jésus est remis entre les mains de sa mère. Cet autel est construit sur le rocher où se tenait la vierge marie pendant le crucifiement de son fils. 1860

This photograph by Louis de Clercq captures an altar built on the site where the Virgin Mary stood during the crucifixion of Jesus. The image is structured around a central vertical axis, emphasizing the altar's symmetry and stability. De Clercq uses tonality to create depth, with lighter shades highlighting the altar's ornate details and darker tones receding into the background, evoking a sense of sacred space. The photograph's composition invites reflection on faith, loss, and the symbolic architecture of religious devotion. The altar, framed by an arch, contains an image of Mary, drawing the eye towards the center. This focus reinforces the theological concept of maternal compassion. The geometric patterns and linear precision, combined with the emotional weight of the subject, create a visual dialogue, inviting viewers to explore the interplay between form and spiritual meaning.