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THE STAIN AND THE LAYING DOWN OF THE GAZE THROUGH THE ART OF PAINTING

by | Vol 43 (1/2) 2025

Abstract: This paper explores the concept of the gaze as object a, as elaborated by Lacan in his 11th seminar, with a particular emphasis on the split between the eye and the gaze. It also examines the functions of the stain, trompe l’oeil, and dompte-regard within this framework. These theoretical constructs will then be applied to a case study of a 60-year- old man who suffers from panic attacks triggered by the gaze. By implementing the concepts of the stain and dompte-regard, the paper illustrates how Lacanian theory can be used in clinical practice and how it can guide therapeutic interventions.

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