Portret van een geestelijke met hoed in de hand c. 1855 - 1870

"Portret van een geestelijke met hoed in de hand" (Portrait of a Clergyman with a Hat in Hand), created by the Belgian photography studio Delehaye & Sluyts between 1855-1870, captures a formally dressed clergyman in a studio portrait setting. The image showcases the detailed attire of the clergyman, including his cassock, sash, and hat, highlighting the influence of religious customs on photography during the mid-19th century. This daguerreotype, measuring 84mm by 51mm, is a testament to the evolving art of photography in capturing individual portraits with precision and detail.