Portret van een jongen in het uniform van het Burgerweeshuis te Amsterdam c. 1875 - 1910

Andries Jager's "Portret van een jongen in het uniform van het Burgerweeshuis te Amsterdam" is a poignant portrait of a young boy in the uniform of the Amsterdam Orphanage. Created between 1875 and 1910, the photograph showcases Jager's skilled use of light and shadow to capture the boy's solemn expression. The image is likely part of a larger series documenting the lives of orphans at the Amsterdam institution, offering a glimpse into the social realities of 19th-century Netherlands. The photograph, now housed at the Rijksmuseum, serves as a poignant reminder of the past and the enduring power of portraiture.