Interieur van de Hervormde Kerk van Noordwijk-Binnen 1901

This photograph of the interior of the Hervormde Kerk van Noordwijk-Binnen, made in 1901, is like a memory. A ghostly image full of echoes. It’s all about the light, isn't it? How it falls and shapes the space, creating these soft, rounded forms. The photographer has captured the way light can wash over surfaces, turning the mundane into something almost ethereal. It reminds me that artmaking is really just about chasing light and shadow. Notice the subtle variations in tone, the way the light bounces off the columns and the wooden panels. There's a quietness to the image, a sense of stillness that invites contemplation. I keep coming back to the way the light catches on the edge of that column, turning it into a beacon of sorts, a reminder of the beauty that can be found in the everyday. It makes me think of Edward Hopper and his ability to find the extraordinary in ordinary American settings. Ultimately, this photograph is a testament to the power of light and its ability to transform the way we see the world.