Zuidzijde van de Bartholomeuskerk te Stedum 1890 - 1910

This photograph, taken by an unknown photographer, shows the south side of the Bartholomeuskerk in Stedum. The sepia tones give it an antique quality, emphasizing the enduring presence of the church. The composition emphasizes the architectural mass through a symmetrical and frontal viewpoint. Note how the horizontal lines of the roof and the ground create a stable base, contrasting with the verticality of the church's facade. The use of a single-point perspective draws the eye to the center, highlighting the main entrance and the geometric arrangement of windows. The texture of the brickwork, with its irregularities and subtle variations, adds a tactile quality to the image. This texture creates a sense of depth and age, which invites reflection on the passage of time and the history embedded within the structure. The even lighting softens the details, creating a balance between form and surface.