Key from Lincolnshire Church 1850 - 1900

This pencil drawing captures a key from a Lincolnshire church. A key, more than just a tool, is a potent emblem. It represents access, authority, and secrets. The key to a church is a symbol of spiritual and temporal power – the ability to unlock sacred knowledge. Consider the image of Saint Peter, keeper of the keys to the Kingdom of Heaven. The design etched upon this key’s head—a cross within a square—speaks volumes. The cross, an ancient symbol of sacrifice and redemption, is here framed. From antiquity to modernity, the key retains its psychological resonance. In dreams, it unlocks the subconscious, revealing hidden desires and fears. This Lincolnshire key, with its ornate design, invites us to consider the enduring human fascination with what lies hidden, waiting to be revealed.