Hendrik Jansen in zijn atelier aan de Jacob van Lennepkade in Amsterdam after 19

Sigmund Löw captured this photograph of Hendrik Jansen in his atelier on Jacob van Lennepkade in Amsterdam. The photograph, taken around 1905, offers a glimpse into the life of an artist navigating the cultural currents of his time. As Jansen sits in his studio, surrounded by the tools and products of his trade, we can see the intersection of artistic creation and personal identity. There is a half finished canvas on an easel and stacks of paintings propped up against the walls. The gaze is drawn to an image of a somber woman in a formal black gown. In this space, Jansen, is engaged in what appears to be a business transaction, perhaps selling the representation of the female form. The artist's studio becomes a stage where the artist grapples with the expectations and realities of his profession. The photograph invites us to reflect on the societal factors that shape an artist's identity and the stories told through art.