Interieur van de Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk in Brugge 1873 - 1890

Captured in a photograph, is the interior of the Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk in Bruges. Here, the cross dominates our visual field, an emblem of profound spiritual significance, reaching back to ancient sacrificial rites. Consider its evolution, from a symbol of torture to one of redemption. This transformation speaks to our collective psyche's ability to find hope amidst suffering. The towering pulpit to the side, adorned with figures, is not merely a place for sermons. It's a stage, echoing the theatricality of ancient rhetoric and ritual, where the word is given flesh. Recall the oratorical gestures of Cicero, resurrected in the preacher’s stance. These forms speak to a deeper, shared memory. They are imbued with a psychological weight that transcends their immediate religious context. In the contemplation of such images, we confront the cyclical nature of human experience. The past is never truly gone; it resurfaces, transformed, in the present, each iteration adding new layers of meaning.