Gezicht op een oude kerktoren te Puiflijk 1890 - 1920

This old photograph by an anonymous artist depicts a church tower in Puiflijk. The monochrome palette gives the image a soft, dreamy quality, focusing our attention on texture and form. I'm drawn to the way the light catches the rough brickwork of the tower. See how the artist captured the crumbling facade? It's like each tiny imperfection tells a story of time and decay. The eye travels to the trees clustered around the base of the tower. Their spindly branches reaching out like old arms, framing the stoic architecture. Think of Agnes Martin, but with architecture instead of grids. Both artists find a quiet power in simplicity and repetition. Ultimately, this photograph feels less like a document and more like a meditation, inviting us to contemplate the enduring dialogue between nature and human creation. It’s not about answers, but about embracing the questions.