What makes this image stand out is how still everything feels—except her. She’s frozen in a posture that suggests something just happened, or maybe she’s waiting for it to. The way the light hits her face and hands almost feels theatrical, as if someone above just pulled back the curtain for one brief, private moment. Her upward gaze adds to that tension, like she’s caught in a conversation no one else can hear.
The setting is grand but not overwhelming. Marble columns rise behind her, and the confessional door marked Penitente looms nearby, a quiet reminder of ritual and judgment. The textures in her dress contrast softly with the dark wood and cold stone, giving the whole scene an unexpected intimacy.
I remember taking this photo and feeling unsure whether to press the shutter. There was something so unguarded about her expression that I hesitated. But the light was perfect—and sometimes you don’t get a second chance. I still wonder what she was thinking
Welcome to my world of photography. I am Martijn Jebbink, born in the Netherlands and living in Rome.
I grew up in a small town, surrounded by an impressive forest. In that environment I developed my own way of looking at the world. At first, I didn’t see..
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