Reproductie van een schilderij van een portret van Chrétien de Hondt door Hans Memling before 1877

This photograph by Joseph Maes, created before 1877, is a reproduction of a portrait of Chrétien de Hondt by Hans Memling. The image shows a man in a white robe, likely a religious figure, kneeling in prayer. The photograph's small size, measuring 119 mm in height and 58 mm in width, suggests it was likely intended for personal or private use rather than public display. The image provides a glimpse into the 19th-century practice of reproducing artworks to make them accessible to a wider audience, and highlights the ongoing fascination with Memling's work.