Fotoreproductie van een ets van een portret van Johannes Cornelisz. Silvius door Rembrandt van Rijn before 1853

This photo reproduction of a portrait etching of Johannes Cornelisz. Silvius by Rembrandt van Rijn is a work by the Bisson Frères, a renowned French photographic duo. Created before 1853, the work is a photo-mechanical reproduction of Rembrandt's original etching, depicting the Dutch scholar and poet in a seated pose, holding a book and a writing implement. The photo captures the subtle details of Rembrandt's etching, highlighting the artist's mastery of light and shadow. The work is currently part of the Rijksmuseum's collection in Amsterdam, a testament to the enduring influence of Rembrandt and the role of photography in art history.