Fotoreproductie van tekening/karton voor De School van Athene, Biblioteca Ambrosiana te Milaan c. 1850 - 1880

This photograph by Pompeo Pozzi (1817- ) depicts a drawing of a portion of Raphael’s famous fresco, “The School of Athens,” located in the Vatican Museums. The photo-reproduction was created between 1850 and 1880, likely as part of a larger project to document and preserve the artwork in the Biblioteca Ambrosiana in Milan. The drawing, which focuses on the central figures of the fresco, highlights the skillful use of shading and linework. The photo-reproduction captures the detail and artistry of the original drawing, offering a glimpse into the creative process behind one of the most celebrated works of Renaissance art. “The School of Athens,” Raphael, Pompeo Pozzi, Drawing, Fresco.