Gezicht op het Kasteel van Wijchen na de restauratie 1908

This image, made by an anonymous photographer from Monumentenzorg, presents a view of Wijchen Castle after its restoration. The grey scale renders a study in tones, where the play of light and shadow becomes the main event. The photograph's surface has a gentle texture; you can almost feel the grain of the photographic paper. Notice how the light delicately traces the architectural details, like the many rows of windows, creating a pattern that's both precise and slightly softened. Look closely at the castle’s tower; it’s not just a shape, it’s a collection of tones that meet the sky. The trees surrounding the castle are like scribbles on the edge, adding to the picture's atmosphere. This photograph evokes a sense of time and history, but it also reminds me of the work of Bernd and Hilla Becher, who also chronicled architecture with such care. In both cases, you can see that art is an ongoing conversation, where artists build upon each other's ways of seeing.