Fotoreproductie van de fresco's op het plafond van de Sixtijnse Kapel te Vaticaanstad door Michelangelo, voorstellende de Schepping by Anonymous

Fotoreproductie van de fresco's op het plafond van de Sixtijnse Kapel te Vaticaanstad door Michelangelo, voorstellende de Schepping c. 1875 - 1900

photo of handprinted image

natural stone pattern

aged paper

toned paper

water colours

muted colour palette

ink paper printed

carved into stone

watercolour bleed

watercolor

This 19th-century photograph, housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures a section of Michelangelo's iconic Sistine Chapel ceiling. The photo showcases the "Creation of the Sun and Moon" panel, depicting the moment when God separates light from darkness. The intricate details of the fresco, including the powerful figures and dynamic composition, are vividly preserved in this early photographic reproduction. The image offers a glimpse into the grandeur and artistic mastery of Michelangelo's masterpiece, a cornerstone of Renaissance art.