40- jarig regeeringsjubileum van H.M. de koningin, Amsterdam, 6 September 1938. De vorstelijke familie op weg naar de Nieuwe Kerk, voor de officieele herdenking Possibly 1938 - 1939

This photograph captures the Dutch royal family on the way to a celebration at the Nieuwe Kerk, Amsterdam, on September 6, 1938. But who made it, we don’t know; it remains anonymous. Just imagine for a moment what it might have been like to capture this scene, framing the composition, choosing the right moment to press the shutter, thinking about light and shadow, depth of field, all those things a photographer considers. The photograph is black and white, giving it a timeless quality. Look at the faces of the royal family, their expressions, their body language. They are caught in a moment of transition, between private and public life. I wonder, what were they thinking at that time? What do you think about when you see it? The photographer has immortalized an event but also invites us to contemplate the nature of monarchy, power, and tradition. Like a painter, the photographer constructs a site of inquiry, where the viewer can reflect on the complexities of history, identity, and memory.