Albert Neuhuys in zijn atelier aan de Sarphatikade 6 in Amsterdam after 25

Sigmund Löw captured this photographic image of Albert Neuhuys in his studio on Sarphatikade 6 in Amsterdam. We are invited into an intimate scene of artistic creation and contemplation. Dominating the view are Neuhuys' paintings, depicting scenes of domestic life and labor, the woman by the window, or peasant families gathered, resonating with themes of the Dutch Golden Age. The window, a recurring motif, is more than just a source of light; it is a symbol of enlightenment and a connection between the interior world and the world outside. Think of Caspar David Friedrich's figures gazing out into the infinite, or Vermeer's interiors bathed in light, where windows illuminate not just the room, but the soul. This motif speaks to our collective yearning for understanding. Here, the window motif, and its variations, engage viewers on a deep, subconscious level, triggering memories and emotions tied to the universal experience of seeking light and knowledge. The non-linear, cyclical progression of this symbol has resurfaced, evolved, and taken on new meanings in different historical contexts.