Caption

Photo reproduction of Robrecht de Clercq, abbot of Ter Duinen, photograph, reproduction, page, photographer: Edmond Fierlants, after painting by anonymous, publisher: C. Muquardt, Brussels, c. 1856 - in or before c. 1861, paper, albumen print, albumendruk, height 378 mm x width 206 mm, monk(s), friar(s), one person praying, A vertical rectangular image with an arched, recessed panel occupying most of the frame, showing a monochrome scene of a robed figure kneeling on a ledge inside the arch. The figure wears a light-colored hooded robe with long flowing sleeves and holds an open book resting on a small lectern or stand, one hand touching the pages. A long staff or rod with a textured top rests against the figure’s shoulder and extends upward. The background inside the arch is dark and speckled, with visible wear and mottling, while the arch and surrounding border show scratches, scuffs, and spots of discoloration. The outer margins are light and plain, contrasting with the darker interior of the panel.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A78_400

License type

Rights managed

Available size

38.7Mb (6.4Mb) / 9.1in x 16.5in / 2737 x 4947 (300dpi)

Keywords

Photo reproduction Robrecht de Clercq abbot Ter Duinen photograph reproduction page photographer Edmond Fierlants painting anonymous publisher C Muquardt Brussels c 1856 - 1861 paper albumen print albumendruk height 378 mm x width 206 mm monk s friar person praying vertical rectangular image arched recessed panel occupying frame showing monochrome scene robed figure kneeling ledge inside arch figure wears light-colored hooded robe long flowing sleeves holds open book resting small lectern stand hand touching pages long staff rod textured top rests figure’s shoulder extends upward background inside dark speckled visible wear mottling surrounding border scratches scuffs spots discoloration outer margins light plain contrasting darker interior panel