Zuidzijde van de Grote Kerk te Vianen c. 1890 - 1920

This photograph of the south side of the Grote Kerk in Vianen, was taken by an anonymous photographer, and it's like stepping back in time through a sepia-toned lens. I imagine this photographer, lugging their heavy equipment around, trying to capture the grandeur of this church. What were they thinking as they framed this shot? Were they focused on the architectural details, the play of light and shadow? Or maybe they were simply trying to document a piece of history. There's a quiet stillness to the image, like a moment frozen in time. It makes me think of other artists who have been drawn to architectural subjects, like Charles Sheeler with his precisionist cityscapes, or even Bernd and Hilla Becher with their typologies of industrial structures. Each artist brings their own unique perspective, their own way of seeing the world. And in the end, that's what art is all about – it's a conversation across time, a constant exchange of ideas and inspirations.