Geschilderd raam in de Oudshoornse Kerk te Oudshoorn 1899

This gelatin silver print captures a stained glass window in the Oudshoornse Kerk in Oudshoorn. Monumentenzorg, documenting cultural heritage, created it in July 1899. The monochrome palette and the texture of the silver gelatin create a subdued visual experience, highlighting the intricate structure of the window. The window's design is divided into small, geometric panes, forming a grid-like composition. Embedded within this framework are heraldic symbols. The geometric structure contrasts with the ornate heraldry, creating a visual tension. The structure mirrors the societal structures of the time. The window, both transparent and a barrier, plays with ideas of visibility and enclosure. This interplay questions fixed meanings and reflects on the relationship between the observer and the observed. It invites us to consider how we perceive and interpret the spaces around us.