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The sculpture you are looking at now is The Cathedral by Rodin. These two hands were originally titled The Arch of the Covenant. However, in 1914, when Rodin published his book Cathedrals of France, the sculpture began to be known as The Cathedral.
If you look closely at the sculpture, the empty space between the two hands and the upward curves created by the fingers are reminiscent of the lines and shapes found in Gothic architecture. Gothic style was widely used in the construction of cathedrals, and Rodin was known to have a deep appreciation for this architectural style. That is why he created several works inspired by similar forms.
