Gezicht op het lyceum te Maastricht 1901

This vintage photograph of the Lyceum in Maastricht, made by an anonymous photographer, offers a glimpse into the past. I'm immediately drawn to the building’s facade, with its repetitive windows and slightly overgrown surroundings. I imagine the photographer carefully setting up their equipment, composing the shot, and waiting for the right moment to capture the building's essence. They were probably thinking about how to frame this architectural structure in a way that communicates something to the viewer. The sepia tones evoke a sense of nostalgia and history. The way the light hits the brickwork creates a play of shadows and textures. The choice of this angle—slightly off-center—makes me wonder what other perspectives they considered. It’s like a conversation with the artist across time, where their decisions and intentions resonate with my own creative process. This piece shows how even the simplest of photographs can hold layers of meaning.