#6, page 430 - Heart of Darkness

The painting of "a woman draped and blindfolded, carrying a lighted torch" may be a symbol of mystery that Kurtz has decided to put in this particular place. Maybe Kurtz is warning the people who pass this painting that ahead there is only darkness. At this point, Marlow is in a very confused but anxious state of mind, and has been stunned by the things he has seen throughout his travels. Therefore, Marlow may agree with the message, being that ahead there is only darkness and fear, but because of his curiousity about Kurtz, he will continue his voyage ahead.