Gang met stucwerk in het Huis ter Meer te Maarssen c. 1903

This monochromatic photo captures a corridor with stucco work in Huis ter Meer, and I immediately get a sense of history, decay, and the passage of time. Imagine the photographer setting up their equipment in this hallway, framing the scene just so. The light is soft, almost dreamlike, illuminating the ornate stucco figures that line the walls. I wonder what the photographer was thinking as they composed this shot, trying to capture the essence of this space, its grandeur, and its fading beauty. The figures are like ghosts from another era, their forms softened by age and perhaps a little neglect. The stucco is thick and textured, catching the light in ways that give it a sculptural presence. There’s a haunting quality to the composition. I see echoes of other photographers who have explored similar themes of memory and architecture, like Eugène Atget. Artists, whether they work with paint, stucco, or photography, are always in conversation with one another, drawing inspiration from the past and adding their own unique perspective to the mix.