Sint-Rochuskapel bij het gasthuis te Amersfoort 1902

This vintage photograph of the Sint-Rochuskapel, near Amersfoort, offers a muted palette of sepias and browns, capturing the soft light as it drapes across the brickwork. I imagine the photographer, whoever they were, carefully positioning the camera, waiting for the right moment when the light created a certain atmosphere. The texture of the bricks, the slight blur of the foliage, the play of light and shadow—all these elements contribute to a feeling of quiet contemplation. What might they have been thinking as they composed this shot? Did they feel a connection to this little building? It reminds me that artists across different mediums are always in conversation, each work resonating with those that came before and inspiring those that will follow. Photography shares with painting this ability to capture a moment, to freeze it in time, offering a unique lens through which we can experience the world. The image invites us to pause, breathe, and consider the stories held within its frame.