Fotoreproductie van zes portretten van Siciliaanse brigards door Giuseppe Incorpora, verkleind 1887 - 1888

This is a photographic reproduction by Marinus Pieter Filbri of six portraits of Sicilian brigands by Giuseppe Incorpora. Consider the beards, those potent symbols of virility, power, and rebellion. They echo the beards of ancient philosophers and biblical prophets, yet here, they signify a defiance of societal norms, a life lived outside the law. Observe Depasquale's bare chest, an emblem of untamed nature, reminiscent of the wild man or the satyr from antiquity, figures who embody primal instincts and freedom. This motif finds echoes in Renaissance paintings of Saint John the Baptist, a symbol of spiritual rebellion. The act of portraiture itself elevates these figures, granting them a heroic status, a tradition that began with classical busts of emperors. This visual language links these brigands to a lineage of power, a testament to how images transcend time, carrying cultural and emotional weight.