Interieur van de kathedraal van Sevilla 1864 - 1920

Léon & Lévy captured the interior of Seville Cathedral, presenting us with a sepia-toned photograph rich in religious symbolism. The towering columns and pointed arches evoke a sense of aspiration, directing the eye heavenward. Consider the columns—ancient symbols of strength and support, echoing through millennia, from the pillars of Egyptian temples to Greek porticos. Here, in Seville, they bear not only the cathedral’s physical weight but also the weight of faith, reaching for divine light. The high altar at the far end mirrors the hope for redemption and connection with the divine. This cathedral, like so many others, becomes a vessel for our collective yearning for transcendence. It’s a psychological space where stone and light conspire to lift the spirit and engage our deepest emotions. The cathedral is not just a building; it is a symbol constantly revisited, a testament to humanity's enduring quest for meaning.