Gezicht op het Sint-Pietersplein te Vaticaanstad, met op de voorgrond de Vaticaanse Obelisk before 1907

This photograph of St. Peter's Square in Vatican City, made by Edizione Brogi, captures a timeless scene. The greyscale palette here is striking, with each building and structure defined by subtle tonal shifts. You can almost feel the sun beating down on the vast open space. Note how the obelisk in the foreground pierces the sky, a symbol of ancient power contrasting with the Renaissance architecture. The texture is smooth but rich in detail, from the cobblestones underfoot to the intricate facade of St. Peter's Basilica. This reminds me of Giorgio de Chirico's dreamlike cityscapes. The deep shadows cast by the colonnades add depth and mystery, creating a sense of drama and grandeur. Photography and painting both transform reality, and I'm thinking how Brogi embraces this process to present his vision of the world.