Reliëfs van Bacchus en Mercurius in de Tomba degli Anicii, Via Latina, Rome 1890 - 1925

James Anderson made this photograph of the 'Reliëfs van Bacchus en Mercurius in de Tomba degli Anicii, Via Latina, Rome.' It's interesting how the black and white tones give the ancient frescoes a timeless feel, like a sketch from a lost civilization. Look at the texture of the walls, you can almost feel the rough stone and the faded paint. The way the light catches the surfaces gives a sense of depth and dimension. It's like Anderson wasn't just recording an image, but capturing the essence of a place. The crumbling walls tell a story of time and decay, while the figures of Bacchus and Mercurius hint at the myths and beliefs of a bygone era. It reminds me of the work of someone like Cy Twombly, who also found inspiration in classical antiquity, but in his own abstract, expressionistic way. Art is an ongoing conversation, isn't it? Always building on what came before.