Fresco in de Sixtijnse Kapel te Vaticaanstad, voorstellende de profeet Ezechiël before 1907

This black and white photo shows Michelangelo's fresco of the prophet Ezekiel in the Sistine Chapel, snapped by Edizione Brogi. It captures the weight and drama of the original, even without the vibrant colors. The texture is all in the shadows, like a charcoal drawing brought to life. The way the light catches Ezekiel's robes, you can almost feel the folds of the fabric. Then there's his face, etched with the wisdom and worry of someone who’s seen too much. Look closely at his outstretched hand, there is something so strong, and sure in that gesture. Thinking about the Sistine Chapel, it's a whole universe of bodies and stories. You can see some other figures lingering in the background of the fresco. Michelangelo was obsessed with the human form, and he fills every inch with life. It makes me think of Rubens. Like Michelangelo, he understood how to make bodies feel monumental. Ultimately, all these artists were having conversations across time. It's a reminder that art isn't about answers, it's about endless questions.