Zes portretten van dieven en inbrekers before 1886

"Zes portretten van dieven en inbrekers" is a collection of six mugshots of criminals from the Netherlands, likely taken by a police photographer before 1886. The individual photographs, measuring 282 mm in height and 196 mm in width, show the faces of each criminal, including their names and crimes. These portraits highlight the growing use of photography as a tool for crime identification and documentation in the late 19th century. The anonymous artist's work provides a glimpse into the criminal justice system of the period and serves as a visual record of the individuals who were considered threats to society.