Santa Maria della Salute, Venice, 

Carl Moll captures the Santa Maria della Salute in Venice with brushstrokes that seem to vibrate with light and life. The dome, a beacon against the sky, echoes the promise of salvation, the very meaning of "Salute." Consider how domes throughout history, from the Pantheon to Hagia Sophia, have symbolized the heavens. Here, Moll's dome also represents the city's deliverance from plague, a collective plea made manifest in stone. It mirrors a longing for divine protection, a visual echo of humanity's hopes and fears. Notice how the water reflects the basilica, blurring the lines between the tangible and the ethereal. This doubling effect draws the viewer into a liminal space, where the boundaries of reality seem to dissolve, engaging the viewer's subconscious. Moll's Venice is not merely a place, but a symbol, a testament to our enduring search for solace and meaning.