Fotoreproductie van een fresco in de Sala delle Statue, Vaticaan c. 1857 - 1875

This 19th-century photograph by James Anderson, taken between 1857 and 1875, is a photo-reproduction of a fresco in the Sala delle Statue, Vatican. The image shows a cherub riding an eagle, a common motif in Renaissance and Baroque art that symbolizes strength and divinity. The detail and craftsmanship of the fresco are beautifully captured in Anderson’s photograph. This photo was part of a larger collection of photographic reproductions of artworks by Anderson, which became popular during the 19th century, making art accessible to a wider audience. The photo is currently located in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.