Portret van Johannes Schrader by Johannes Hermanus van der Heijden

Portret van Johannes Schrader 1842 - 1887

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print, engraving

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portrait

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photo of handprinted image

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16_19th-century

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print

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historical photography

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academic-art

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engraving

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realism

Dimensions: height 336 mm, width 255 mm

Copyright: Rijks Museum: Open Domain

This portrait of Johannes Schrader by Johannes Hermanus van der Heijden presents us with a figure cloaked in the somber attire of his office, clutching a book that whispers of knowledge and authority. Consider the book itself—a symbol as ancient as civilization. It's not merely an object but a vessel of wisdom. We see it echoing through history, from the sacred scrolls of antiquity to the codices of medieval monks, each iteration a testament to humanity's enduring quest for understanding. Think of the Rosetta Stone, where the same text appears in different languages, an echo of how symbols can be both understood and misunderstood across time. The gravity in Schrader’s gaze, the weight of the book in his hand; these are not just details but powerful forces engaging us on a deep, subconscious level. Like the recurring dream, symbols resurface, evolve, and take on new meanings.

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