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The central panel bears the Chi-Rho, an early Christian monogram representing Christ. The right panel depicts the Agnus Dei, or the Lamb of God. These religious motifs suggest a service that sought to frame the political loss of a wartime leader within a broader spiritual context. The altar is flanked by simple floral arrangements and candles, which add a sense of quiet dignity to the scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVan Maarseveen, a Dutch photographer, often documented the social and political climate of the Netherlands during the mid-twentieth century. This work provides a clear view of how local communities expressed their grief and gratitude toward the Allied leadership during the liberation period. The stark, high-contrast black and white aesthetic is typical of the period's documentary style, focusing on the clarity of the subject matter rather than artistic embellishment. The presence of the number 13482 in the lower right corner indicates its origin as part of a larger photographic archive, likely maintained for historical record-keeping. This print offers a direct window into the collective memory of a nation emerging from occupation, capturing a moment where personal mourning and international politics converged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/cyrtanthus-carneus-robert-jacob-gordon\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eCyrtanthus carneus - Robert Jacob Gordon — Robert Jacob Gordon\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Dick W.B. van Maarseveen","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58480036839759,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58480067379535,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58480067412303,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58480067445071,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58480067477839,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58480067510607,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58480067543375,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58480067576143,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58480067608911,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58480067641679,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58480067674447,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58480067707215,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Herdenking-sterfdag-Roosevelt_Poster_CompositorV1_1786346073552.jpg?v=1786766266","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/herdenking-sterfdag-roosevelt-dick-w-b-van-maarseveen","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}