Gezicht op het Kasteel van Woerden c. 1890 - 1920

This photograph, titled *Gezicht op het Kasteel van Woerden* or *View of Woerden Castle*, was created by an anonymous photographer. It forms part of the Monumentenzorg collection. The image captures a moment of transition and preservation. We see the castle undergoing restoration, scaffolding clinging to its side, while remnants of older structures lay in the foreground. The castle, a symbol of power and history, is juxtaposed with the mundane reality of its upkeep. This tension mirrors broader societal dynamics, where the preservation of historical narratives often obscures the labor and lives that sustain them. Consider the anonymous photographer, likely working within a bureaucratic context, tasked with documenting the castle’s transformation. Their perspective, devoid of personal expression, highlights the often-invisible work of preserving cultural heritage. This image invites us to reflect on who shapes our understanding of history and whose stories are prioritized in the process.