Gezicht op hotel Hof van Holland in Noordwijk-Binnen c. 1865 - 1885

This photograph of the Hotel Hof van Holland in Noordwijk-Binnen was taken by Jan Goedeljee. The composition here is striking; the facade of the hotel is softened by the organic forms of the trees which frame the architecture. The use of sepia tones evokes a sense of nostalgia and warmth. The photograph is structured by a play of light and shadow. The facade of the hotel serves as a grid-like structure, with its evenly spaced windows and regular horizontal lines. The building's man-made geometry contrasts with the natural, irregular shapes of the trees, whose branches reach across the frame. Ultimately, the photograph's formal qualities – its balance between geometric and organic shapes, its play of light and shadow, and its sepia tones – all contribute to a sense of serene order. This photograph invites the viewer to consider the interplay between structure and nature, between the built environment and the organic world.