Graf van Karl Wilhelm Naundorff, mogelijk de zoon van de Franse koning Lodewijk XVI c. 1901s

This photograph by David Vermeulen, taken around 1901, depicts the grave of Karl Wilhelm Naundorff, a man who claimed to be the son of Louis XVI, the last king of France. Naundorff, who died in 1840, lived a controversial life as he travelled Europe proclaiming his royal lineage. The image shows a simple grave, enclosed by a wrought iron fence, set against a backdrop of trees, highlighting the simplicity of the resting place of a man who believed himself to be of royal descent. This photograph, likely intended for personal use, offers a glimpse into the intriguing life and disputed claims of this historical figure.