Portret van een non 1860 - 1900

"Portret van een non" (Portrait of a Nun) is a small-format photograph by the studio Mayer & Pierson, dating from 1860 to 1900, now in the Rijksmuseum. The photograph, likely a carte de visite, depicts a nun in a traditional habit, standing against a simple backdrop. The image captures the detail of the nun's attire, her head covered with a veil, with the focus on her solemn posture and the serenity of her face. The photograph provides a glimpse into the lives of nuns and the religious practices of the time, offering a historical insight into 19th-century Dutch society.