Fotoreproductie van een schilderij van een Bijbelse voorstelling door Antoine Wiertz before 1868

This photographic reproduction captures a painting by Antoine Wiertz, a Belgian artist known for his dramatic and often controversial works. The image depicts a scene of divine intervention with figures and angels, showcasing Wiertz's penchant for the theatrical and the sublime. Edmond Fierlants, a renowned photographer, captured this detail from Wiertz's original painting sometime before 1868, highlighting the impact of photography on art history and the dissemination of artistic ideas. This photograph serves as a window into Wiertz's artistic vision and its enduring influence.