Portret van Jaap Pennink als jonge jongen c. 1905 - 1910

This black and white portrait, created sometime between 1905 and 1910, shows Jaap Pennink as a young boy. The photo, which is likely a formal studio portrait, shows the boy in a sailor-style outfit, with a sailor collar and a bow tie, seated on a stool. The image is presented in a classic photographic format, with a decorative frame and a handwritten inscription beneath the portrait. It's a simple but poignant image capturing the innocence of youth. The small size of the image, at 84mm x 52mm, suggests it was likely a personal photograph intended for a family album. "Portret van Jaap Pennink als jonge jongen" is an important historical artifact, offering a glimpse into the lives of a Dutch family in the early 20th century.