Fotoreproductie van een schilderij van Christus en Johannes de Doper als kinderen door Joos van Cleve before 1883

This photograph, taken by Alexandre in 1883, depicts a reproduction of Joos van Cleve’s painting, *Christ and John the Baptist as Children*. The image shows the two figures embracing, capturing a tender moment between the future religious figures. This photo, a part of the Rijksmuseum collection, is a testament to the artistry of both the original painter and the photographer, who skillfully captured the essence of the original work in miniature form. The photograph is an example of photographic reproduction, a technique that allowed for the widespread dissemination of artworks.