Create an image showing a symbolic interpretation of the verse Matthew 4:16 - 'The people which sat in darkness saw great light; and to them which sat in the region and shadow of death light is sprung up.' The scene should convey a transformation from dark to light, representing spiritual awakening. Picture people in a region of darkness transitioning to a brighter area symbolizing a great light, denoting hope. This transition should be done delicately and tastefully, resonating the devotional spirit of Christianity. Adapt the art style from the 19th-century painting technique, pointillism, which uses small distinct dots of color arranged in patterns to form an image.