Gezicht op een pad richting Capri op het eiland Capri, Italië 1857 - 1914

Giorgio Sommer captured this view of a path leading towards Capri in Italy with photography. The path itself is a potent symbol, laden with cultural and historical weight. Throughout art history, paths have represented journeys, both literal and metaphorical. Think of the winding paths in Renaissance paintings, allegories of life’s uncertain course. Here, the path is not merely a route but a beckoning toward the unknown, stirring a deep psychological response. It whispers of potential discoveries, yet it is confined by stone walls that remind one of the limits of human experience. The composition echoes images where pathways feature as symbols of personal journeys, as seen in van Gogh. The island, rendered in monochrome, exudes a dreamlike quality, inviting viewers to project their longings onto its landscape.