Sculptuur van de heilige Elisabeth in de Elisabethkirche te Marburg 1890 - 1920

This photograph captures a sculpture of Saint Elisabeth, housed in the Elisabethkirche at Marburg, but its maker is anonymous. The sepia tone mutes the details but amplifies the textural contrasts. The folds of Elisabeth’s dress cascade downwards, a river of fabric. This contrasts with the sharp, angular architecture held in her right hand. I love how the artist has captured the differing weights of these materials. The way the light catches on the crown suggests a playful experimentation with light, shadow, and texture, reminding me that artmaking is all about process. Her gaze is directed slightly downward, a gesture of humility or perhaps introspection. The photograph feels like a dialogue across time, a silent conversation between the sculptor, the photographer, and us. Much like the photographs of Eugene Atget, this picture presents us with a unique, haunting view of a bygone era.