Prins Bernhard in een jeep Possibly 1945 - 1946

This photograph, taken by Willem van der Pol, captures Prince Bernhard in a jeep, dimensions height 13.5 cm, width 13 cm. It’s a moment frozen in time, all greys and blacks, capturing a man's expression so bright, and the excitement is palpable. I can imagine Van der Pol, camera in hand, positioning himself just so, trying to capture the essence of this moment. What was he thinking as he pressed the shutter? Was he focused on the technical aspects, the light, the composition, or was he caught up in the energy of the scene, the smiling man in the jeep? This is a small moment, but it echoes beyond itself – reminding us that art isn't just about grand statements; it's often about the small, fleeting instances that make up the fabric of our lives.