Portret van een vrouw 1880 - 1920

This photographic portrait captures a woman adorned with a lace collar and a pendant necklace. The circular pendant hanging from her neck bears the weight of meaning; across cultures, pendants have served as amulets, talismans, or emblems of status. Consider, for example, the ancient Egyptian use of pendants, each imbued with protective powers. Over time, pendants evolved from simple charms to ornate expressions of personal identity. The woman's direct gaze and the pendant's subtle glint converge, inviting us to explore the layers of identity. The circular shape of the pendant itself echoes the cyclical nature of memory, reminding us of how symbols resurface across generations, each time imbued with new interpretations and emotional resonances.