Geschilderd raam in de Slotkapel Egmond te Egmond aan den Hoef 1890 - 1910

This is a photograph of a stained glass window in the Slotkapel Egmond te Egmond aan den Hoef, taken by an anonymous photographer. The image has a monochromatic palette dominated by sepia tones, creating a nostalgic and perhaps somber mood. The composition is strongly structured by the window’s intricate latticework, a grid of vertical and horizontal lines overlaid with diamond shapes in the arched area. This rigid geometric framework contrasts with the more amorphous figures depicted in the stained glass, creating a tension between order and figuration. The texture within the glass is varied. The opacity and translucency play with light, adding depth. Historically, stained glass windows served as visual narratives, often depicting religious scenes to educate and inspire. Here, the grid might symbolize a structured, divine order, while the fragmented figures suggest the complexity of human existence within that order. The photograph itself is a meditation on light, structure, and the passage of time, capturing a moment of contemplation within a sacred space.