Esteban de Viguera, April 28, 1992, 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. 1992

Ursula Schulz-Dornburg captured this haunting photograph of Esteban de Viguera on April 28, 1992. At first glance, we see a stark contrast: a dark, enclosed space pierced by a single, luminous window. Consider the symbolism of that light—a motif resonating across epochs, from Plato’s cave to Renaissance depictions of divine revelation. Light, as a metaphor for knowledge and truth, confronts the darkness representing ignorance or the unknown. Think of how this plays out in Caravaggio’s paintings, where tenebrism heightens the drama of spiritual awakenings. The window in Schulz-Dornburg's image, though simple, evokes similar feelings. It is a beacon, drawing us into a space that feels both ancient and deeply personal. This interplay of light and shadow touches on our deepest fears and hopes—the subconscious desire to find clarity amidst the confusion of existence. The image invites us to contemplate the cyclical journey from darkness to light.