Hendrik Kerstens

Hendrik Kerstens is a Dutch photographer best known for his ongoing portrait series featuring his daughter Paula, whom he photographs in settings and poses reminiscent of Dutch Golden Age paintings, particularly the works of Vermeer and Rembrandt. Rather than traditional headwear, Paula is depicted wearing everyday objects such as plastic bags, aluminum foil, or lampshades, creating a striking tension between classical composition and contemporary mundanity. His work is celebrated for its meticulous lighting, technical mastery, and its meditation on identity, femininity, and art historical legacy.