3 generatie-portret van Gerrit de Veer (op pastel), Aart de Veer Gzn en de zevenjarige Gerrit Willem Aart de Veer Possibly 1852 - 1855

"3 generatie-portret van Gerrit de Veer (op pastel), Aart de Veer Gzn en de zevenjarige Gerrit Willem Aart de Veer" is a daguerreotype portrait by Carl Rensing, dating from 1852-1855, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. The photograph captures three generations of the de Veer family: Gerrit de Veer (in a framed portrait), his son Aart, and Aart's seven-year-old son Gerrit Willem. This intimate depiction of a family exemplifies the early use of photography for documenting familial relationships. The daguerreotype's sharp detail and muted tones create a sense of realism and historical significance, highlighting the artistic evolution of photography in the 19th century.