Zuidzijde van de abdijkerk te Aduard 1900

This photograph, titled 'Zuidzijde van de abdijkerk te Aduard', captures the south side of the Aduard abbey church. Although the photographer remains anonymous, this image provides us with a glimpse into a moment in time. The photograph situates us in a specific historical and social context, with the church as the backdrop and the women as the foreground. The women are shown in modest dresses, in what appears to be a garden beside the church. Their presence raises questions about the roles and lives of women in this community, perhaps shaped by the church, and the broader societal structures of the time. The image presents a traditional representation of women in relation to domestic spaces, but it also evokes questions about labor and class. What were their lives like? What stories do they have to tell? The photograph captures a moment of quiet labor and raises questions about the narratives that are not always visible in historical records.