Fotoreproductie van het schilderij Faust van Ary Scheffer 1855 - 1885

This photograph by Andries Jager, titled "Fotoreproductie van het schilderij Faust van Ary Scheffer", is a reproduction of a painting by Ary Scheffer. The photograph depicts a seated man, likely Faust, the main character of Goethe's famous work "Faust," in a contemplative pose. The subject's hand is resting on his forehead, a gesture associated with thought and contemplation. This 19th-century photograph, created between 1855 and 1885, offers a glimpse into the popularity of Scheffer's original painting and the growing use of photography in the art world.