Microscopische opname van een onbekende structuur, 25 keer vergroot 1887 - 1888

This is an undated microscopic photograph of an unknown structure, magnified 25 times, by Marinus Pieter Filbri. What strikes the eye is the circular frame set against a dark, square background, creating a stark contrast of light and shadow. Within the circle, numerous slender, leaf-like shapes are scattered, their forms delicate yet distinct. The composition invites us to consider the relationship between the observed and the observer. The microscopic view challenges our perception of scale and reality, prompting questions about what constitutes the visible world. Filbri’s decision to isolate and magnify this structure turns it into an object of contemplation, disrupting conventional understandings of form and function. The interplay of light, shape and composition in Filbri's photograph unsettles our everyday perception, revealing how scientific inquiry transforms the mundane into the extraordinary, inviting us to question the boundaries of knowledge and vision.