Interieur van de Sala de Dos Hermanas in het Alhambra te Granada, Spanje 1906

This photograph of the Sala de Dos Hermanas in the Alhambra, Spain, by C Maufsaise, pulls you into another world through the lens of a camera. The light, almost like a soft wash of grey paint, fills the space, emphasizing the detailed ornamentation. Look at how the arches create a series of frames within frames, each one offering a glimpse further into the space. The texture of the walls, captured in monochrome, is almost tactile. I can imagine running my fingers over the intricate carvings, feeling the history embedded in the surface. The stark lines of the floor against the elaborate details above create a compelling tension, a kind of visual push and pull. It reminds me a little of the starkness and precision of some of the Bechers’ photography, though with a warmer, more inviting feel. It’s like a conversation across time, a dialogue about seeing and documenting the world around us. It makes me think about how we frame our experiences, both in art and in life, always finding new ways to look and to see.