Twee fotoreproducties van tekeningen van plafonddecoraties door Bernardino Poccetti c. 1875 - 1900

Here we see two photographic reproductions of ceiling decorations by Bernardino Poccetti. Though undated and made by an anonymous photographer, they reveal much about architectural design and the interplay between form and illusion. The compositions are dominated by line, each stroke carefully delineating ornate architectural details and figures. In the upper image, the rendering of celestial bodies draws the eye upwards, creating a sense of dizzying height. The lower image presents a complex grid of octagons and circles, suggesting a vast, ornamented ceiling stretching into the distance. The use of linear perspective, though flattened by photography, manipulates our perception of space. It invites us to consider how architectural design can transform our experience of interior space. These reproductions, therefore, are not mere documents but engage with the philosophical questions about space, perception, and representation.