Portret van een onbekende non, zittend aan een bureau 1874 - 1887

This cabinet card photograph, created between 1874 and 1887 by Albert Greiner, depicts an unknown nun seated in a chair, holding a rosary. The nun is dressed in a traditional habit, with a black veil and white wimple. The photograph's intimate scale, capturing a quiet moment of contemplation, reflects the popularity of portraiture during the 19th century. The image showcases Greiner's mastery of light and shadow, creating a sense of depth and realism. This photograph, now in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the lives of nuns and the practice of religious devotion in 19th-century Amsterdam.