Portret van een onbekende baby 1891 - 1912

"Portret van een onbekende baby" is a black and white photograph by Dutch photographer Friedrich Carel Hisgen, dating from 1891 to 1912 and housed in the Rijksmuseum. The photograph depicts a young child wearing a knitted hat and outfit, seated on a patterned rug. The image captures the innocence and vulnerability of childhood, a common theme in portraiture. Hisgen's work is notable for its technical skill and attention to detail, which bring out the texture of the child's clothing and the delicate features of their face. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the fleeting nature of childhood and the enduring power of photography to preserve moments in time.