Geschilderde ramen van de Slotkapel Egmond te Egmond aan den Hoef 1907

This black and white photograph shows the painted windows of the Slotkapel Egmond, and was made by an anonymous photographer working for Monumentenzorg. The image is all about light, that filtered, diffused light you only get through stained glass. It has a dreamy quality, almost like a memory, and I love that you can see the construction of the architecture. The photograph's surface has a soft, almost velvety texture, which adds to its ethereal feel. The contrast between light and shadow creates depth and drama, drawing you into the chapel's intimate space. It reminds me a bit of the work of Gerhard Richter, the way he blurs and softens his paintings to create a sense of distance and ambiguity. Both artists embrace the idea that art doesn't have to be about clear, definitive statements, but can be about exploring the more mysterious, elusive aspects of human experience.