Gedeelte van het koor van de Oude Sint-Nicolaaskerk te IJsselstein 1890

This photograph captures a section of the choir of the Old Saint Nicholas Church in IJsselstein. The soaring Gothic architecture is punctuated by pointed arches and vertical lines, directing the eye heavenward. The window, a latticework of stone and glass, is not merely a source of light but a powerful symbol. The pointed arch, seen here, transcends its architectural function; it is an index of the "divine." We see this form echo through time, from the ribbed vaults of medieval cathedrals designed to evoke the sublime, to modern interpretations in secular buildings. The yearning for transcendence is deeply ingrained in the human psyche. This image is a testament to our enduring quest to connect with something greater than ourselves. The photograph captures not just a building, but a collective aspiration.