Fotoreproducties van De vaderlijke vermaning door Gerard ter Borch en Het leven van de mens door Jan Steen c. 1866 - 1874

This 19th-century photograph, attributed to an anonymous artist, is a photo reproduction of two famous Dutch Golden Age paintings: "The Fatherly Admonition" by Gerard ter Borch and "The Life of Man" by Jan Steen. The photographs, presented side-by-side, offer a unique glimpse into the visual culture of the time. They likely served as accessible reproductions for those who couldn't visit museums to see the original works. This piece provides insight into the evolution of art documentation and its increasing accessibility to a broader public during the 19th century.