Fotoreproductie van een schilderij van de heilige Agnes naar Andrea del Sarto in de Dom van Pisa, Italië 1860 - 1881

Giacomo Brogi’s photographic reproduction captures Andrea del Sarto’s painting of Saint Agnes within Pisa’s Duomo. The sepia tone unifies the composition, creating a contemplative mood, while the play of light and shadow models form and directs our gaze. Brogi meticulously frames the original painting. The saint’s figure, draped in flowing fabric, sits centrally with a lamb, her traditional attribute. Note the soft gradations in the fabric, achieved through subtle tonal variations. Del Sarto uses chiaroscuro to give depth and volume to the folds, which Brogi captures here. Agnes gazes upward, perhaps a nod to divine inspiration. The artist skillfully uses linear perspective to draw us into the architectural backdrop, providing context, while the halo symbolizes sanctity. In replicating Del Sarto's masterpiece, Brogi engages with complex ideas about authenticity, reproduction and the circulation of images in the 19th century. The photograph is not merely a copy, but a reinterpretation through a new medium. Consider how Brogi’s choice of monochromatic tones alters our perception of the painting. It invites a meditation on faith, art, and the passage of time.