street lighting in Pamplona by Ton Van Zeijl

About "street lighting in Pamplona"

by Ton Van Zeijl

About the artwork

Walking along the paths of the Camino Francés to Santiago de Compostela

In spring 2024 (April - May), I made an unforgettable pilgrimage from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port in south-west France, through the breathtaking Pyrenees, to historic Santiago de Compostela. This classic route of about 1,000 kilometres takes you through the Spanish countryside, past beautiful vistas, charming villages and impressive cities.

The Camino Francés is known as the pilgrimage route through Spain, loved for its friendly atmosphere, abundance of accommodation and delicious food. What makes this route extra special is the diversity of landscapes and the many historical sites. My journey began in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, where I walked through the Pyrenees to Roncesvalles, my first stop at a beautiful monastery. Several pilgrimage routes converge in Roncesvalles. From there, I walked via well-known places such as Pamplona, Burgos and León to my final destination: Santiago de Compostela. At the convergence of the routes there is a monument with the inscription: "And from here all roads become one."

During my trip, my eye was caught by the many unusual facades and doors I encountered along the way. These were often decorated with inspirational texts, artful paintings, historic gable stones and beautiful ironwork. Although some of the doors were dilapidated, they still exuded a unique beauty.

I took a photo series of these impressive doors, some of which now hang on my wall as a reminder of this inspiring journey. Feel free to look around and discover which picture could enrich your interior. Who knows, maybe a piece of Camino will soon be hanging on your wall!