Skelet, gevonden bij archeologische opgravingen te Hongarije 1928

This photograph, of a skeleton found during archeological excavations in Hungary, was taken by Jan Lanting. Look closely, it's all about texture and the gritty details of the earth. It's like Lanting wasn't just snapping a picture but also carefully brushing away layers of time to reveal something ancient. The grainy quality of the photograph enhances the roughness of the soil clinging to the bones. See how the light catches the ridges of the exposed earth, and the way the bones emerge, fragile yet resilient from the dirt. It reminds me of those moments in the studio when you keep layering paint, digging into the surface to uncover something unexpected. Lanting, with this image, is speaking to a lineage that connects us to the past. It is a reminder that art, like archeology, is a process of discovery. It embraces ambiguity, offering not just a glimpse into history, but also a reflection on our own mortality and the stories we leave behind.