Koningin Wilhelmina en prins Hendrik bij het verlaten van de Pieterskerk te Leiden
Joh. Geijtenbeek
1925
Medium
gelatin silver print
Dimensions
138; 88
About this artwork
stamp: ‘Joh. Geijtenbeek Breestr 79, Leiden, Fotograaf’
Art Historical Context
In this intimate gelatin silver print from 1925, local Leiden photographer Joh. Geijtenbeek a dignified moment: Queen Wilhelmina of Netherlands and her consort, Prince Hendrik, departing the historic Pieterskerk what was likely a ceremonial or religious event. Measuring just 88mm by 138mm, the small-scale image preserves a slice of royal pageantry in the heart of Leiden, a city renowned for its scholarly and Protestant heritage. The Pieterskerk, a Gothic masterpiece dating back to the 15th century, often hosted significant gatherings, underscoring the monarchy's enduring connection to Dutch cu...