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The Passage is a collage created from fragments of two paintings, separated by four centuries but united by their exploration of universal themes of isolation and loneliness. Joachim Patinir’s The Penitence of St. Jerome (16th century) portrays three hermit saints enduring spiritual trials during extended solitude. In contrast, Kaye Sage’s 20th-century self-portrait expresses the profound grief and loneliness she felt after the sudden death of her husband. By deconstructing and merging elements from both works, I was able to embark on my own pilgrimage through their distinct perspectives. In my reimagined composition, a lone silhouette sits in quiet meditation, as if reflecting after a spiritual journey.