Portret van een onbekende derwisj, Caïro 1888 - 1895

This photograph titled "Portret van een onbekende derwisj, Caïro" was taken by Jean Pascal Sébah between 1888 and 1895. It depicts a Muslim holy man, known as a Dervish, in Cairo, Egypt. The subject is dressed in traditional garb and holds a staff, likely symbolic of his religious practice. Sébah's work as a photographer in the late 19th century is notable for its documentation of life in the Middle East, offering a glimpse into the cultural and religious practices of the time.