View of Eze in the Alpes-Maritimes 

Winston Churchill captured this view of Eze in the Alpes-Maritimes using oil on canvas. Note how the village, perched high atop the hill, almost blends into the landscape, a symbol of human aspiration reaching towards the heavens. Consider the path that winds its way up the hill, a recurring motif across cultures. Think of the "scala paradisi," the ladder to paradise, found in religious art and literature, or Jacob’s Ladder in the Old Testament. These are all variations of a shared, primal idea: the journey, the ascent towards enlightenment, or a divine connection. The act of climbing, laden with symbolism, transcends mere physical movement. It speaks to our subconscious yearning for transcendence, for a higher plane of existence. Churchill's Eze, bathed in soft light, embodies this timeless quest, beckoning us to reflect on our own personal and spiritual journeys, constantly resurfacing, evolving, and taking on new meanings.