Twee prentbriefkaarten met een groepsportret van de koninklijke familie en een dubbelportret van koningin Wilhelmina en prins Hendrik c. 1900 - 1901

These two photographic postcards were made by M.M. Couvée, though we don't know exactly when. They show images of the Dutch Royal family. The group portrait reflects the formal conventions for representing royal families at the time. The figures are arranged to emphasize hierarchy and dynastic continuity, much like painted portraits from earlier centuries. The second postcard with Queen Wilhelmina and Prince Hendrik speaks to the importance of marriage and lineage in maintaining royal power. These images would have circulated widely, shaping public perceptions of the monarchy, reinforcing its image through carefully constructed visual codes. To better understand the significance of these photographs, we can explore the Dutch monarchy's role during this period, looking at how it navigated social and political changes and sought to maintain its relevance in a rapidly modernizing world. The Royal Archives and period newspapers would yield valuable insights.