Fotoreproductie van een fresco met scènes uit de levens van Johannes de Doper en Maria naar Domenico Ghirlandaio in de Santa Maria Novella te Florence, Italië 1857 - 1900

fratellialinari

photo of handprinted image

aged paper

toned paper

homemade paper

pale palette

muted colour palette

ink paper printed

white palette

soft colour palette

watercolor

This photograph, taken by the Fratelli Alinari studio between 1857 and 1900, captures a fresco depicting scenes from the lives of John the Baptist and Mary. The fresco, originally painted by Domenico Ghirlandaio, is located in the Santa Maria Novella church in Florence, Italy. The photograph showcases the intricate detail of the fresco, capturing the vibrant colors and expressive figures that bring the biblical narratives to life. The Alinari brothers, pioneers of photographic documentation, played a crucial role in disseminating art history through their high-quality reproductions of Italian Renaissance masterpieces.