Roelof Pieters Lammers

Roelof Pieters Lammers was a Dutch photographer who lived and worked in Drachten from 1853 to 1910. His work focused on portraiture, capturing individuals and families in the studio setting, often with a simple, direct style. Lammers' photographs provide a valuable glimpse into the lives of ordinary people in 19th-century Netherlands, revealing their clothing, hairstyles, and expressions. His legacy as a local photographer is preserved in the detailed records and images from his studio practice.