Portret van een jonge vrouw 1880 - 1920

P. Both captured this small portrait of a young woman using photography. Notice the jewel she wears, suspended elegantly from her neck, a symbol as old as time. This emblem, often a cross or similar form, has served for millennia as a protective amulet. From ancient Egyptian ankhs symbolizing life to Christian crosses representing sacrifice and salvation, such emblems carry profound cultural weight. Consider how the wearing of pendants echo in the art of the Renaissance, in which portraits of noble women often wore pendants of similar shapes. This emblem transcends mere adornment; it is a declaration of identity. The subconscious processes lead us to seek symbols of protection, marking a cyclical return to humanity's most primal needs for safety. This motif, therefore, evolves, adapts, yet its emotional core remains stubbornly unchanged.