Overstrooming der erven tengevolge van den bandjir. Op den houten wand is de hoogste waterstand duidelijk waarneembaar 1921 - 1922

This old photograph captures a flood. Someone, we don't know who, took it. I find myself wondering what it was like for the photographer to make this image. Did they wade through the flood to get the shot? The houses, built on stilts, look vulnerable, like they might be swept away any moment. The trees loom large, silent witnesses to the devastation. You can almost feel the stillness of the water, reflecting the sky above. I imagine the photographer framed the shot, trying to capture the enormity of the flood, the way it disrupted everyday life. It reminds me that photography, like painting, is about more than just recording reality. It's about capturing a feeling, a moment in time, and inviting us to reflect on what it means to be human in the face of adversity. Even a simple snapshot can become a powerful statement, a reminder of our shared experiences.