Gezicht op de Hervormde Kerk te Berlicum 1890 - 1920

This photograph of Gezicht op de Hervormde Kerk te Berlicum, was made without a specified date by an anonymous photographer, probably for Monumentenzorg, the Dutch heritage agency. The muted sepia tones give this architectural shot a timeless quality, turning documentation into a kind of soft-focus memory. Look closely, and you'll notice how the light subtly caresses the rough texture of the church walls. It's incredible how the photographer has used light to bring out the physicality of the stone and brick, almost like a painter layering pigment. See the way the light catches the edge of the tower, casting a soft glow? It reminds me of Diebenkorn's paintings, where he uses light to create a sense of space and depth. It’s a photo, so not a painting, but there’s something about the way the photographer has framed the church against the sky that makes it feel like a deliberate artistic gesture, a way of finding beauty in the everyday. Like, this photo isn't just about recording what's there. It's about seeing it, feeling it, and sharing that experience with us.