Kinderen in klederdracht in Volendam, op de voorgrond enkele klompen c. 1900 - 1910

G. Hidderley made this snapshot of children in traditional Volendam clothing. The image is sepia, like an old photograph brought to life. I wonder what Hidderley was thinking when they took this photo. Perhaps they were charmed by the children's playfulness and the simple beauty of their traditional attire, you know, clogs discarded on the street. There's a lovely sense of texture in the image—the rough brickwork of the buildings, the cobblestones underfoot, the weight of the clothing, and the smooth surfaces of the wooden shoes. The sepia tone evokes nostalgia, a longing for a simpler time. The children are caught mid-action, engaged in some kind of game, maybe tag, or some kind of folk dance. Artists are always in conversation with one another, across time and space. This photograph is a reminder that art is not just about representation, but about capturing a moment in time, with all its complexities and contradictions.