Portret van een onbekende vrouw die lijdt aan krentenbaard c. 1860 - 1868

This photograph, “Portret van een onbekende vrouw die lijdt aan krentenbaard,” was created by A. de Montméja sometime between 1860 and 1868. It depicts a woman suffering from a severe skin condition. Her face is covered in raised bumps, likely the result of a condition called sycosis, also known as "barber's itch." The image is a poignant reminder of the struggles faced by individuals with medical conditions, especially in a time when treatments were limited. It also reflects the growing interest in medical photography during the 19th century, which served as a valuable tool for documenting and studying various diseases.