Post-mortemportret van koningin Astrid 1900 - 1950

This anonymous photograph, titled "Post-mortemportret van koningin Astrid," is a poignant image depicting the deceased Queen Astrid of Belgium. Taken between 1900 and 1950, the photograph shows the Queen lying in repose, adorned with flowers, a rosary resting in her folded hands. The dimly lit room is filled with the soft glow of candles, creating an atmosphere of somber reverence. This image exemplifies the genre of post-mortem photography, a practice common in the early 20th century, capturing the likeness of the deceased as a means of remembrance.