Gezicht op de Hervormde Kerk van Noordwijk-Binnen 1901

This photograph of the Reformed Church of Noordwijk-Binnen, was made by an anonymous photographer, using a camera, sometime in the past. The sepia tones of the photograph create an overall sense of faded grandeur, it feels aged, like it has witnessed the passage of time. The texture of the brickwork of the church is so palpable. You can almost feel the roughness and solidity of the building. The photograph's surface has a matte finish, which absorbs light and enhances the sense of depth. Notice the intricate details of the window frame. It's a small detail, but it adds to the overall sense of craftsmanship and care that went into the construction of the church, and the making of this image. I am reminded of Bernd and Hilla Becher, who documented industrial structures with the same dispassionate eye, revealing the beauty and complexity of everyday objects. This image invites us to consider the ways in which we construct our world, both physically and conceptually, and to appreciate the beauty that can be found in the most unexpected places.