Sculptuur van Venus in het museum van Syracuse, Italië 1857 - 1914

This photograph, taken by Giorgio Sommer between 1857 and 1914, depicts a headless marble statue of Venus in the museum of Syracuse, Italy. The statue is shown against a dark background, emphasizing the contrast between the light and shadow of the marble sculpture. Sommer was a well-known photographer who specialized in capturing the beauty of ancient ruins and art in Italy, contributing to the broader appreciation and documentation of these cultural treasures. The photograph, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, showcases his mastery in capturing the detail and grandeur of the subject.