Post-mortemportret van een onbekende geestelijke 1863 - 1864

"Post-mortemportret van een onbekende geestelijke" is a photograph by Antoni Verryck-Fleetwood, taken between 1863 and 1864. It depicts the deceased body of an unknown clergyman, lying in a bed. The image, presented in a small, rectangular format, is characterized by a faded and soft tonality, adding to the somber atmosphere of the subject. The artwork, while unassuming in its composition, offers a poignant glimpse into the practice of post-mortem portraiture, a popular genre in the 19th century, and the enduring human need to memorialize the deceased.