Artwork
Don Miguel de Castro, Emissary of Kongo

Don Miguel de Castro, Emissary of Kongo is a photography by Unknown. It dates from 1643 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
A photographic work titled 'Don Miguel de Castro, Emissary of Kongo' is part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection, created around 1643, which is inconsistent with the medium being a photograph.
Subject & Meaning
The image depicts a glass bowl containing a cloudy white liquid with a red button afloat on its surface, resting on a simple wooden stand, evoking a sense of quiet strangeness.
Technique & Style
The artist has employed plain lighting and simple composition to achieve a serene yet unusual effect, characteristic of their photographic style.
History & Provenance
The work is held at the Museum of Ethnography, though its creation date is at odds with the photographic medium, suggesting a potential discrepancy or misattribution.
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