Oostzijde van de Sint-Martinuskerk te Woudrichem 1901

This photographic print of the Oostzijde van de Sint-Martinuskerk te Woudrichem by an anonymous photographer from Monumentenzorg, has a ghostly quality. I can imagine the photographer searching for the right light to capture the facade of the church. It's incredible how the photographer builds up this image, layer upon layer, playing with the tones to create a sense of depth. The creamy, muted palette evokes the feeling of the past. The church feels like it's emerging from the mist. I think about the labor of Monumentenzorg, and the dedication of the photographer, carefully preserving the details of the church, brick by brick, window by window. It makes me wonder about the stories this church holds within its walls, all the lives it has witnessed.