Seneca
1854
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1854
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This is a black-and-white photo of a woman dressed in old-fashioned robes. She’s holding a book open in her hands, looking serious. Her head is covered with a veil, and the edges of her clothing are detailed with lines. The name "Annaeo Senecae Cordve" is written below her, but it’s likely a mistake—this is actually a portrait of Seneca, a famous thinker from ancient Rome. The photo looks like it was taken a long time ago, with a slightly faded, grainy quality. If you want to see more old photos like this, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum.
