Fotoreproductie van een detail van het fresco door Michelangelo in de Sixtijnse Kapel in Rome, voorstellend een man op een sokkel c. 1875 - 1900

This 19th-century photo reproduction, housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures a detail from Michelangelo's iconic Sistine Chapel ceiling. The photo, a testament to the enduring fascination with Renaissance art, showcases the masterful depiction of a male figure, likely a prophet or an ancestor of Christ, reclining on a pedestal. The anonymous photographer, working in the late 19th century, skillfully captures the detail and texture of Michelangelo's fresco, allowing viewers a closer look at the artist's powerful, emotive style.