Fotoreproductie van een deel van de fresco's op het plafond van de Sixtijnse Kapel door Michelangelo c. 1875 - 1900

This 19th-century photograph captures a detail of Michelangelo's iconic Sistine Chapel ceiling, a masterpiece of High Renaissance art. The black-and-white image, created by an unknown photographer, showcases the power and beauty of Michelangelo's fresco cycle, depicting scenes from the Book of Genesis. The photograph highlights the dynamic composition and the masterful use of light and shadow, capturing the awe-inspiring scale of the original artwork. This photo, now preserved in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the technical brilliance of early photography in documenting and preserving historical and artistic treasures.