Am Steinhof Church, colored sketch of south window 

This is Koloman Moser's colored sketch for the south window of the Am Steinhof Church in Vienna, part of a larger architectural and artistic project completed in the early 20th century. Moser, a key figure in the Vienna Secession, designed the stained glass window within the context of a psychiatric hospital church, reflecting the era's complex relationship between art, religion, and institutional care. The window, with its stylized figures and geometric patterns, departs from traditional religious art, embodying the Secession's goal of Gesamtkunstwerk, a total work of art. The aesthetic innovations reflect the social disruptions of the time. It evokes a sense of spirituality that reconsiders conventional religious representation. The kneeling figure in the lower left corner adds a human element to the divine scene, inviting introspection on themes of repentance. Moser blurs the line between the sacred and the secular, challenging viewers to find new meaning in familiar narratives. Through its unique artistic style, this sketch speaks to the emotional and spiritual dimensions of human experience, urging us to question the structures that define our understanding of faith and identity.