Praalbed van Alexander, prins der Nederlanden, 1884 1884

This 1884 photograph by Heinrich Wilhelm Wollrabe depicts Alexander, Prince of the Netherlands, lying in state. The image, which is part of the Rijksmuseum collection, is a poignant memento mori, capturing the prince's final moments in a solemn and dignified manner. The oval frame, a common convention in portraiture, isolates the subject from the viewer, highlighting the solemnity of the event. The photograph's subdued tone further reinforces the somber nature of the scene.