Portret van een jonge man in kostuum met degen, aangeduid als M. Zijnen de Gier Possibly 1887 - 1899

This portrait photograph by Antonius Joannes van der Stok, taken between 1887 and 1899, shows a young man posing in a costume, possibly a theatrical or historical recreation. The sitter, identified as "M. Zijnen de Gier," wears a feathered hat, a doublet with a ruff, and a sword. The image, which is now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, exemplifies the popular genre of portrait photography in the late 19th century, a time when individuals sought to capture their likeness or express their interests through this burgeoning medium. The use of a studio setting and the careful composition of the figure against a backdrop evoke the formality and artistry associated with portraiture at the time.