Geschilderd plafond in Noordeinde 140 te Den Haag 1912

This photograph documents a painted ceiling in The Hague, although we don't know exactly when it was made. What I love about looking at this is thinking about the gesture of the arm reaching up to make those curves. It’s an all-over kind of action, a dance between the painter and architecture. You know, there's a kind of softness here, in the tones. It’s all subtle shades, like a memory fading into the wall. It makes me think about the physicality of the paint, how it's been layered, how it catches the light. The paint application looks thin, almost translucent, allowing the surface underneath to peek through, giving it a worn, lived-in feel. And that central curve? It’s like a gentle hug, anchoring the whole composition. It reminds me a little of Giorgio Morandi’s muted palette and simple forms. It's this kind of art that reminds me that the best conversations can be the quietest ones.