Man en meisje in de sneeuw op de Boslaan in het park Berg en Bosch in Apeldoorn 1910 - 1930

Richard Tepe captured this image of a man and woman in the snow at Berg en Bosch park in Apeldoorn with gelatin silver print. Look at the towering trees, their branches laden with snow. The forest, a place of mystery and transformation in countless tales, from the Brothers Grimm to Shakespeare, here stands as a silent witness. The snow itself—a symbol of purity, but also of the cold, indifferent forces of nature. Consider the way the light filters through the trees, creating a chiaroscuro effect, a dance of light and shadow. This very contrast has been used since the Renaissance to evoke a sense of drama and the interplay between opposing forces. And what of the couple? Are they lovers, friends, or simply fellow travelers in this wintry landscape? The emotional resonance lies not just in what is seen, but in what is felt, a primeval connection to nature's cycles. It is a testament to the enduring power of images to evoke emotion and transcend time, as snow has fallen and humans have walked side by side throughout the ages.