Kind in een nest met een ooievaar before 1898

"Kind in een nest met een ooievaar" (Child in a nest with a stork) is a photograph by Johannes Meiner, taken before 1898. The image depicts a young child sitting in a nest with a stork standing beside it. The stork holds a piece of paper in its beak, perhaps a message or a letter. This sentimental portrayal of a stork delivering a baby is a popular theme in children's literature and folklore. Meiner’s photograph captures the innocence of childhood and the wonder of new life, emphasizing the traditional belief that storks bring babies.