Fotoreproducties van een portret van Willem de Zwijger door Michiel Jansz. van Mierevelt en van ‘De Staalmeesters’ door Rembrandt van Rijn c. 1866 - 1874

This 19th-century albumen print, created by an anonymous artist, showcases photographic reproductions of two iconic paintings: “Portrait of Willem de Zwijger” by Michiel Jansz. van Mierevelt and “The Staalmeesters” by Rembrandt van Rijn. The albumen process, developed in the mid-19th century, enabled the production of high-quality photographic prints that were popular for their sharp detail and warm tone. These prints, housed in the Rijksmuseum, are a testament to the popularity of these famous Dutch paintings and the growing accessibility of art through photography.