Gezicht op de kapel der Kruisheren te Uden 1904

This photograph of the Chapel of the Crusaders in Uden, made by an anonymous photographer, captures a moment frozen in time. The sepia tones wash over the scene, creating a dreamlike quality, as if memory itself is the medium. Look closely at the texture of the building. The details are soft, almost blurred, giving the chapel an ethereal presence. The tones are so soft, it's as if the light itself has been diluted, creating a sense of stillness and reflection. The spire points skyward, a delicate gesture in contrast to the solid mass of the building. This photograph reminds me of Agnes Martin's drawings, where subtle variations in line and tone evoke a sense of quiet contemplation. Photographs, like paintings, are never truly objective. They are always filtered through the eye and hand of the artist. This image invites us to slow down, to contemplate the passage of time, and to find beauty in the ordinary.