Portret van arrondissementsijker Johannes Theodorus Munnich c. 1839 - 1855

This is a daguerreotype, a photographic process invented in 1839, depicting Johannes Theodorus Munnich, a Dutch arrondissementsijker, or district commissioner. The portrait is attributed to an anonymous artist, highlighting the early days of photography before dedicated photographers emerged. The image, created between 1839 and 1855, captures Munnich in a formal pose, wearing a top hat and a dark coat, suggesting his official status. The blurred background indicates the limitations of early photographic technology, but the image offers a glimpse into the life of an individual from the mid-19th century.