Gedeelte van de Grote Kerk te Breda 1890 - 1920

This small picture of a section of the Grote Kerk in Breda, made by an anonymous photographer, is like a ghost. Looking at the image, I imagine the photographer carefully composing the shot, adjusting the focus to capture the intricate details of the Gothic architecture. I can almost feel the weight of the camera, the patience required for the exposure, and the excitement of seeing the image develop in the darkroom. The sepia tones evoke a sense of nostalgia, transporting me to a bygone era when photography was a meticulous and magical process. I think about the way that photographs can be a type of painting, like Gerhard Richter's blurred photos turned paintings. These artists are in an ongoing conversation and exchange of ideas across time, inspiring one another’s creativity through embracing ambiguity and uncertainty, allowing for multiple interpretations.