Luftwaffe militair 1941 - 1942

This small black and white photograph, "Luftwaffe militair", lives in the Rijksmuseum, and was made by an anonymous artist. You know, when I look at this picture, I think about all the photos that never made it into museums—snaps of people, places, moments lost to time. I imagine someone carefully framing this shot, maybe wanting to capture a sense of place, or document a person’s presence in a particular time. Look at the way the figure stands against the backdrop of the buildings and the beginnings of spring. I wonder what was going through the photographer’s mind? What did they want to remember? Maybe it’s a snapshot of everyday life, unintentionally revealing stories, inviting us to reflect on the people and places that shape our world. It's like a quiet conversation across time, reminding us of the power of images to connect us.