Portret van Antonius Jacobus Lambertus de Roock, burgemeester van Bergen op Zoom c. 1879

This photograph, "Portret van Antonius Jacobus Lambertus de Roock, burgemeester van Bergen op Zoom," was taken by Joseph Dupont, a prominent photographer who lived and worked in Antwerp, Belgium, from 1818 to 1901. The image features a portrait of Antonius Jacobus Lambertus de Roock, the mayor of Bergen op Zoom, captured in a classic formal pose, likely taken during his official term. The photograph's small dimensions, measuring 104mm x 67mm, are indicative of the popular carte de visite format common in the 19th century, and its simple composition focuses attention on the sitter's face and attire.