Gezicht op de Slotkapel Egmond te Egmond aan den Hoef 1907

This silvery gelatin print captures the Slotkapel Egmond te Egmond aan den Hoef in a web of greys and blacks. Looking at this, I imagine the photographer out in the cold, maybe in February 1907, judging by the inscription at the bottom. They’re trying to catch the light just right, squinting to see the subtle shades in the stone and sky. Did they wait for a specific time of day to get that soft, diffused light? I wonder about the mood they were in, standing there with their camera. Were they thinking about the history of the chapel, or just trying to get a good shot? The dark trees framing the building add a touch of drama, like the chapel is a stage set. This image reminds me that every photograph is a kind of painting, a way of capturing light and shadow to tell a story. It’s a quiet moment, preserved in silver, inviting us to imagine the world through someone else's eyes.