Prins Bernhard in een jeep Possibly 1945 - 1946

This photograph, made by the Noord- Nederlands Persfotobureau, captures Prince Bernhard in a jeep. It’s a reminder that photography, like painting, is a process of capturing light and shadow, a sort of dance between what’s there and what the artist chooses to show. Look closely at the crowd of faces behind the jeep. There's a buzz of excitement in their gestures and expressions, a desire to reach out and connect. I find my eye drawn to the way the faces are layered, some in sharp focus, others dissolving into a soft blur. It strikes me that art isn't about fixed meanings or clear answers; it's about embracing ambiguity, opening up space for multiple interpretations. This photo reminds me a little of some of Gerhard Richter’s blurred figurative paintings. It is a testament to the power of art to reflect and shape our understanding of the world.