This site is dedicated to showing Daguèrreotypes created by the Dutch Master Daguèrreotypist Marinus J. Ortelee.
Since the beginning of this century he has crafted Daguèrreotypes of the highest quality which are increasingly desired worldwide.
After extensive experimentation he has mastered the addition of chlorine vapour after
the usual iodine and bromine sensitization steps. This results in an image with beautiful
rich brown tones -
From start to finish Ortelee does the entire Daguèrreotype process by hand – starting with the crafting of the Daguèrreotype plate and ending by mounting the finished image in an elegant frame. He even electroplates the copper with silver himself.
His final image is mounted in a frame with a hand painted glass passé-
On this site you won’t find much information about the process. This is an online gallery where you can find images of the Daguèrreotypes he has made including specifications and current prices.
This website will be online and fully functional soon.
Last update : 15th of august 2008
Sceduled to be fully functional: 18th of august 2008
Salve Mater Open Doors
Unique Daguèrreotype developed in Mercury vapour
Made on june 15th 2008
Plate size: 15 cm x 20 cm
Passé-
Frame size: 33,5 cm x 39,5 cm
Viewable image 12,8 x 19,3 cm
Price: EUR 1.800,00
Certificate of authenticity on the rear side
Including shipping cost worldwide
More information on request: rinus@platinumprint.eu
Copyright 2008 by Dutch Daguèrreotypes
