Zuidzijde van de Rooms-Katholieke Kerk te Oud-Vroenhoven 1895

This photograph of the south side of the Catholic Church at Oud-Vroenhoven presents a study in geometric simplicity. The monochrome tones emphasize the stark lines and robust forms of the building. The composition is dominated by the church's tower, a strong vertical element contrasting with the horizontal stretch of the roof. The artist, known only through Monumentenzorg, seems intent on capturing the structural essence of the church. Notice how the light subtly reveals the texture of the brickwork. This photographic treatment invites us to consider the church not merely as a religious site, but as a complex of forms and textures that communicate stability and permanence. Consider how this image destabilizes traditional notions of architectural photography. Instead of grandeur, it emphasizes the fundamental geometry and materials. This challenges us to look beyond the symbolic and engage with the physical reality of the building.