Gezicht op de Po en de Gran Madre di Dio te Turijn, Italië 1864 - 1881

This evocative photograph, “Gezicht op de Po en de Gran Madre di Dio te Turijn, Italië” was captured by Giacomo Brogi between 1864 and 1881. The image depicts the Po River, which flows through the city of Turin, Italy, and features the Gran Madre di Dio church on the hill in the background. The composition highlights the bridge over the river, creating a picturesque scene of the Italian cityscape. Brogi, a prominent Italian photographer, specialized in capturing architectural details and urban landscapes, making this photograph a quintessential example of his work. The sharp detail and serene tone of the image, characteristic of 19th-century photography, invites viewers to experience Turin as it was in Brogi's time.