Graf van Karl Wilhelm Naundorff, mogelijk de zoon van de Franse koning Lodewijk XVI c. 1901s

David Vermeulen made this small photograph of the grave of Karl Wilhelm Naundorff. The sepia tones give it an antique, faded quality, like a memory half-recalled. I wonder what Vermeulen was thinking as they stood before this grave, framing the shot. Was there a somber mood, a quiet respect for the mystery surrounding Naundorff? The metal bars create a sense of confinement, of a story buried, yet still visible through the gaps. The trees in the background feel like witnesses, their muted tones watching over the scene. It reminds me of other artists who work with found images, layering meaning onto existing narratives. It's a reminder that we’re all in conversation, borrowing, reimagining, and adding our voices to the chorus of art history. Each photograph, like each painting, is an attempt to capture a moment, a feeling, a truth that remains elusive, open to interpretation, and endlessly fascinating.