De Gouden Koets voor het Rijksmuseum, bij de inhuldiging van koningin Wilhelmina te Amsterdam in 1898 1898

This photograph by Albert Greiner captures Queen Wilhelmina's inauguration procession in Amsterdam in 1898. It's a potent image of Dutch national identity at a crucial historical moment, connecting Wilhelmina with the young nation’s cultural institutions. The Golden Coach, a symbol of royal power and tradition, is seen passing in front of the Rijksmuseum, a temple of Dutch art and history. The photograph highlights the relationship between the monarchy, national heritage, and popular support, as the masses gather to celebrate their new queen. Greiner's photograph is a visual statement about the enduring power of monarchy in the Netherlands, as the political landscape was shifting at the beginning of the 20th century. For historians, images like this are important resources. By researching period newspapers, political writings, and museum archives, we can better understand the complex interplay between art, power, and society in the Netherlands at the turn of the century.