Alphons Diepenbrock zittend op stoel c. 1895 - 1925

W.G. Hondius van den Broek made this photograph of Alphons Diepenbrock sitting on a chair. It has that ghostly monochromatic silver look, like a memory fading, or a dream. I wonder what it was like for den Broek to have to capture another person? I imagine the setup, the light, the stillness required. It makes me think about painting a portrait, trying to capture not just likeness but essence. What does it mean to truly see someone? Maybe it’s about finding the right angle, the perfect light, or maybe it's about patience, about being open to what emerges in the process. Look at Diepenbrock’s gaze, lost in thought. What’s he thinking about? What's on his desk behind him? Other images, little treasures. This image is more than just a record; it’s a study in seeing, in trying to understand another person, another artist. Each artist finds their own way to speak, adding their voice to the ongoing conversation.