Portret van Pierre Miharoe 1883 - 1884

Friedrich Carel Hisgen captured this portrait of Pierre Miharoe in a photograph, a medium that aimed to record with an objective eye. Here, Miharoe’s profile, adorned with a simple necklace, presents us with a study in cultural identity. The necklace itself, a universal symbol of status and connection, echoes across civilizations, from ancient Egyptian adornments to modern-day talismans. Consider how such an artifact speaks to our collective memory. Necklaces like this appear throughout history, not merely as decoration but as potent symbols of identity. Each bead, each carefully chosen material, resonates with the values and narratives of its culture. This photograph, therefore, transcends its immediate subject, inviting us to contemplate the enduring power of symbols and the silent language they speak across time. It serves as a stark reminder of our shared, albeit diverse, human story.