Cathedral Church of Peterborough c. 19th century

Editor: Frederick Christian Lewis’s “Cathedral Church of Peterborough” is a sepia-toned print that feels both grand and slightly melancholic. What symbols do you see at play here? Curator: The cathedral itself is a powerful symbol. As a visual representation of faith and community, it evokes centuries of shared history and spiritual aspiration. Notice the pointed arches and spires, reaching towards the heavens? They represent transcendence. Editor: How interesting! I hadn't thought about the architecture itself as symbolic. Curator: Consider, too, the light and shadow. The play of light across the stonework suggests divine illumination, but also the inevitable decay of earthly structures, offering a meditation on time itself. The architecture is a powerful embodiment of collective memory. Editor: I'm beginning to see how symbols can operate on many layers at once. Thanks for pointing that out!