Portret van een geestelijke 1867 - 1885

"Portret van een geestelijke" is a small, intimate portrait by Dutch photographer Christiaan Martinus Jan Hermelink. It shows a young man in clerical garb, likely a clergyman, in a straightforward, traditional portrait style. The portrait is framed by an oval, highlighting the subject and suggesting a formal, dignified setting. The use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and realism in the image. The small scale of the work suggests it may have been intended for personal use, perhaps as a memento or keepsake.