Interieur van de Broerenkerk te Zwolle 1909

This photograph of the Broerenkerk interior, taken anonymously, is like a study in the way light defines space, and shapes how we move through it. The greyscale palette here is very limited, but within it there's a huge range of tones. The light seems to be almost tangible, especially as it falls on the vaulted ceilings. It’s easy to imagine the photographer experimenting with exposure times in the darkroom, trying to capture the ethereal quality of the architecture. The walls themselves seem to disappear as they rise up into the vaults and the source of light, creating a sense of infinite space. That single vanishing point right at the center is so dramatic, and it's really enhanced by those rows of benches which draw your eye in. In some ways it reminds me of the work of Bernd and Hilla Becher, who made a whole career out of photographing industrial buildings. But unlike the Bechers, this photographer doesn’t offer a neutral view – we're invited to contemplate the sublime potential within the built environment. Ultimately, it's a reminder that art is an ongoing conversation, an invitation to see the world differently.