Portret van een onbekende vrouw met zweren in haar gezicht, mogelijk veroorzaakt door koningszeer c. 1860 - 1868

This photograph, titled "Portret van een onbekende vrouw met zweren in haar gezicht, mogelijk veroorzaakt door koningszeer", is a medical portrait created by A. de Montméja between 1860 and 1868. The photograph captures a woman's face, showing the visible effects of scrofula, a tubercular disease that often manifested in sores and lesions. This type of medical photography was common in the 19th century, as it helped doctors document and understand diseases. The image, while stark, provides a glimpse into the reality of medical treatment and societal perceptions of illness in the past.