The Customs Cabin 

Ferdinand du Puigaudeau painted this Customs Cabin with oil. The symbolism here revolves around the interplay of light and darkness, revealing how such motifs persist across epochs. The lone cabin, illuminated by a celestial glow, evokes the idea of shelter and introspection, a haven against the abyss of the unknown. This contrast between light and darkness echoes motifs found in antiquity, such as Plato's cave allegory, where enlightenment is reached only through emerging from darkness. The luminous halo in the sky is reminiscent of divine emanations in religious art, symbolizing hope and guidance. One sees echoes of the Madonna's halo, where the light signifies divine protection. Such symbols tap into our collective unconscious, resonating with primordial human experiences and deep-seated fears of the unknown. Ultimately, this painting exemplifies how symbols evolve through time, their primal emotional power remaining undiminished. It invites us to consider how our subconscious is stirred by these cyclical patterns of light and shadow, shelter, and vastness, which reappear across cultures and ages.