Brug over het Heusdensch Kanaal Possibly 1896 - 1899

Here we see a photographic print titled "Brug over het Heusdensch Kanaal," crafted by Arnaud Pistoor & Zoon. The photograph presents a study in structural symmetry, bisected by the serene expanse of water. The bridge itself, composed of crisscrossing linear elements forming a repetitive pattern, is anchored by two solid, vertical towers at either end. This creates a visual rhythm, a structured sequence that our eyes naturally follow. In the construction of the bridge, the interplay of horizontal and vertical lines creates a sense of balance and stability, reflecting a kind of engineering logic. The reflections on the water's surface repeat and invert the structures above, generating a doubling effect that complicates our perception. The photograph offers more than just documentation, it offers a meditation on form, structure and perception. It invites us to consider how we find order in our surroundings and how we visually interpret the structures that shape our world.