Marktstraat in Bolsward met aan het einde het stadhuis c. 1905 - 1907

This photograph of Marktstraat in Bolsward, with the Stadhuis at the end, was taken by Folkert Idzes de Jong. It's a small image, but look how much information is captured here. The sepia tones give it a sense of age, like a memory fading at the edges, but the detail is incredible. The reflections in the canal, the bare trees lining the street, and the ornate architecture of the Stadhuis—each element contributes to a rich tapestry. It feels so real. There’s a stillness, a quietude that invites you to imagine what life was like in this place at that time. The angle from which the photo is taken leads the eye along the canal and into the very heart of the image, the Stadhuis. The reflections in the canal add to the depth, making it more than just a picture of buildings, it’s a slice of life, captured in a moment. Think of Atget’s photographs of Paris. Both capture a time and place with such clarity that they feel timeless.