This drawing is responsible for beginning my ponderings about the tension-filled paradox of Vincent van Gogh's personal religion. After examining the purposes the artist seems to convey through this work, the symbolism in the church tower, figure, and horizontal barrier between them became almost undeniable in my mind. Thus, this research project was sparked.
(If you haven't already done so, read my analysis of this drawing in the Introduction and Conclusion segments of the main site).