Gezicht op de Capa Zafferano vanuit Solunto, Sicilië 1857 - 1914

Giorgio Sommer's "Gezicht op de Capa Zafferano vanuit Solunto, Sicilië" is a striking example of 19th-century photography. Captured between 1857 and 1914, this image depicts a panoramic view of the Capo Zafferano peninsula from the ancient city of Solunto in Sicily. Sommer, a renowned photographer known for his landscape images, showcases the rugged beauty of the region. The photograph captures the dramatic coastline, the dramatic mountains, and the clear blue water of the Mediterranean Sea. The presence of two figures in the foreground adds a human element to the composition, highlighting the scale of the natural landscape. The photograph is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.