Stucwerk in de Tomba dei Pangrazi, Via Latina, Rome c. 1868 - 1900

Romualdo Moscioni created this photograph of the stucco work in the Tomba dei Pangrazi on Via Latina in Rome. The image captures a complex ceiling design, abundant with rectangular and curvilinear forms. The photograph's sepia tone emphasizes the texture of the stucco reliefs and the intricate framing. Observe how the composition is structured in layers, from the larger narrative scenes framed in rectangles to the smaller decorative motifs in curvilinear compartments. Each segment contributes to a larger system of signs and symbols, reflecting classical and cultural codes. The varying depths of the reliefs and the use of shadows create a dynamic interplay, engaging with how perception shapes meaning. In the context of formalism, this work is not merely a photograph but a study in form, composition, and the semiotic potential of classical motifs.