Portret van Luc Jonker en Herma Jonker van Wagensveld c. 1925

This charming portrait of Luc Jonker and Herma Jonker van Wagensveld, made at an unknown date by an anonymous artist, invites you in with its warm sepia tones, like stepping into a bygone era. The image is all about soft gradations. There's a beautiful smoothness in the way the light falls across their faces, giving them a gentle glow. And while the technique is straightforward, the effect is pretty magical, wouldn't you agree? Look closely at the way the light catches the gentleman’s glasses, or the subtle textures in the woman’s dress. There's a quiet dignity in their expressions, a sense of connection and shared history. It reminds me of some of those old family photos you find tucked away in shoeboxes – faded but full of stories. Like a work by an unknown itinerant photographer, it’s a reminder that art doesn't always have to shout to be heard.