Duitse militairen en burgers op het Stationsplein te Utrecht 1941 - 1942

This photograph of German soldiers and civilians at Stationsplein in Utrecht is only 6 x 6 cm. Imagine the hand of the photographer holding the camera – aiming, framing, and capturing this decisive moment in time! The monochromatic palette gives the scene a sombre, almost ghostly feel. Look at the texture of the cobblestones underfoot, each stone a small, solid unit contributing to the larger, uneven surface of the road. I wonder about the photographer and how they carefully composed this shot, balancing the line of soldiers with the civilians and the looming architecture in the background. What were they thinking as they pressed the shutter, preserving this moment for future eyes to see? You know, making art—whether it’s photography or painting—is about this: bearing witness, recording the world in ways that speak to our shared experiences and history. It's a conversation across time.