Duitse soldaten in Zandvoort, 1941 Possibly 1941 - 1949

This black and white photograph, "Duitse soldaten in Zandvoort, 1941," whose maker is unknown, captures a moment in time. The range of greys suggests a direct approach to capturing reality, with the camera's gaze acting as a witness. The materiality of the photograph itself—its grain, its contrast—adds a layer of emotional depth. The figures, arranged on the beach, almost seem to emerge from the sand itself, their forms defined by the interplay of light and shadow. The white painted words feel defiant and strange against the image of wartime occupation. This photograph reminds me of the work of artists like Gerhard Richter. Like him, the photographer embraces the ambiguity inherent in the medium, inviting us to question the nature of representation itself.