Klaus Zürndorfer in het uniform van de Britse Royal Air Force met zijn moeder Liesel Zürndorfer-Wachenheimer, 25 janauri 1943, Palestina c. 1943

This black and white photograph shows Klaus Zürndorfer in his British Royal Air Force uniform alongside his mother, Liesel Zürndorfer-Wachenheimer in Palestine, on January 25, 1943. Looking at this photograph, I can't help but think about the weight of history and the emotional intensity contained within this image. Here are a mother and son, caught in the middle of global conflict and personal uncertainty. I imagine them together, maybe for the last time. What were they thinking? What did they say to each other? The surface of the photograph feels worn, like a precious object handled with care. The black and white tones flatten the image, creating a sense of timelessness, but also a stark reality. Each person is touching the other, perhaps drawing strength from each other. This embrace speaks volumes about their bond. It's a universal gesture of love and support amidst turmoil. In the end, all art, even a simple snapshot, is about an exchange of ideas. The Zürndorfers have left us with a hauntingly beautiful scene of connection to be cherished for posterity.