Juliana, koningin der Nederlanden, en Irene, prinses der Nederlanden, in een auto te Den Haag op de verjaardag van Juliana op 30 april 1940 Possibly 1940 - 1944

This photograph depicts Queen Juliana and Princess Irene in a car in The Hague on Juliana’s birthday, April 30, 1940. We see her waving to the crowd, while holding a baby. I wonder what it must have been like to witness this scene back then? There's so much happening in the world, the personal and the political colliding in this one tiny moment. I imagine the photographer, trying to capture not just the image of the Queen and the princess, but the feeling of that day, the hopes and fears of the Dutch people. And look at the composition—how the figures are framed by the car. The choice of black and white adds a layer of historical weight. It speaks to the legacy of photography, its role in documenting and shaping our understanding of history. It’s a small image, yet it speaks volumes about power, duty, and the human moments that define our lives.