Sint-Rochuskapel bij het gasthuis te Amersfoort 1902

This is a photograph of Sint-Rochuskapel bij het gasthuis te Amersfoort made with gelatin silver print by an anonymous photographer. What strikes me first about this photograph is its quietness. The palette is so muted; it’s almost like looking at a world drained of color. This photo feels less about capturing a specific moment and more about the slow process of decay and endurance. The texture of the brickwork is palpable. You can almost feel the roughness under your fingertips. And then there's the light. It's soft and diffused, wrapping around the building like a veil. This light doesn’t reveal everything; it obscures as much as it shows, adding to the overall sense of mystery. The windows are dark voids, not offering any glimpse of an interior. This piece reminds me a little of Eugène Atget, especially his photographs of old Paris. Both artists share a similar interest in documenting the often-overlooked corners of the city, capturing a sense of time passing and things fading away. Art isn't about answers; it's about asking questions, embracing ambiguity, and allowing space for multiple interpretations to coexist.