Zicht op een dorp vanaf een meer gelegen tegen de achtergrond van een berglandschap 1900 - 1915

This black and white photograph captures a village scene from a lake against a mountain landscape, made by Johanna Hermina Marmelstein. The composition is all about how light and dark interact. The way the light falls on the water, creating these shimmering reflections of the trees and mountains, is totally mesmerizing. It's almost like the world is doubled, a mirror image that's both familiar and strange. Looking at the texture of the water, you can see subtle gradations that suggest movement and depth. It's incredible how a simple palette can evoke such a sense of atmosphere and place. I think of artists like Gerhard Richter who also work with photography, embracing the accidents and imperfections of the medium to create something that feels both real and dreamlike. This piece is a reminder that art is an ongoing conversation, a way of seeing and experiencing the world that is always open to new interpretations.