St. Augustine and his mother before 1865

This black and white photograph titled “St. Augustine and his mother” is a small-scale work (103 mm x 81 mm) created by an anonymous artist before 1865. The image is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum and depicts a scene of St. Augustine and his mother Monica. While the identity of the artist is unknown, the photograph captures a religious subject in a simple yet effective manner, demonstrating the artistic potential of photography in the 19th century.