Portret van een Koptisch Patriarch in Cairo 1859

"Portret van een Koptisch Patriarch in Cairo" is a 1859 photographic portrait by Dutch photographer Willem de Famars Testas. The photograph depicts a Coptic Patriarch, likely seated in a Cairo home, holding a small bouquet of flowers in his hand. De Famars Testas is known for his work documenting various cultures during the mid-19th century, often capturing the attire and customs of his subjects. This portrait, a study in black and white, reveals the photographer's keen eye for detail and interest in portraying the cultural nuances of his subjects.