Fotoreproductie van een deel van de fresco's op de muur van de Sixtijnse Kapel te Vaticaanstad door Michelangelo, voorstellende het opnemen van de gelukzaligen in de hemel c. 1875 - 1900

This 19th-century photograph, held by the Rijksmuseum, captures a detail from Michelangelo's iconic frescoes on the Sistine Chapel ceiling. The photo depicts a section of the "Last Judgement" fresco, specifically focusing on the ascension of the blessed into heaven. The composition is characterized by a dynamic energy, with figures reaching up towards the heavens while others look on with awe and wonder. The photo serves as a valuable record of Michelangelo's masterful work, allowing viewers to appreciate the detail and scale of his original creation. The photo, like the fresco itself, offers a powerful visual testament to faith and divine judgment.