De poort van het kasteel van Rochsburg before 1895

Hans Speiser captured "De poort van het kasteel van Rochsburg" with a photograph of this castle. Castles, as symbols of power and control, historically played a significant role in shaping societal hierarchies. This image prompts us to reflect on the stories embedded in these spaces. The artist directs our attention to the architecture, emphasizing the physical structures that once dictated social order and human experience. Consider who was allowed inside those gates and who was kept out. The castle represents not only a physical barrier but also a social and economic one, reinforcing divisions between the privileged and the marginalized. In exploring the identity of this castle, we are invited to contemplate the power structures of our own societies and the ways in which architectural spaces continue to shape our interactions and movements. This photograph is an invitation to reflect on how these historical spaces still resonate with contemporary issues of access, control, and social equity.