Portret van een echtpaar 1903 - 1940

This small photographic print of a couple was made by Johannes de Jongh. Looking at it, I feel like I'm peering into a sepia-toned dream. The couple is framed within this ornate, almost Moorish-looking shape, giving the portrait a sense of history and mystery. I wonder about the photographer, de Jongh, and what he was trying to capture beyond just their likeness. Was he thinking about time, memory, or the fleeting nature of existence? Photography, like painting, is about capturing light, shadow, and texture, and also about freezing a moment in time. De Jongh seems to be asking us to look beyond the surface, to ponder the lives and stories of these individuals. It's a gentle reminder that art, in any form, is about connection, empathy, and seeing the world through someone else's eyes. It makes you think of how much intention and care goes into preserving these moments, inviting future viewers to share in their beauty.