Marmeren beeld van Sint-Cecilia in de Santa Cecilia in Trastevere te Rome, Italië 1851 - 1900

This 19th-century photograph captures a marble sculpture of Saint Cecilia, a Roman martyr, located within the Basilica di Santa Cecilia in Trastevere, Rome. The sculpture depicts Cecilia in a recumbent pose, her head resting on her arm. This pose is typical of Renaissance funerary monuments, which often depicted deceased individuals in a state of peaceful repose. The photograph, despite its anonymous origins, provides a valuable glimpse into the artistic trends of the late 19th century, highlighting the enduring influence of classical motifs and themes on contemporary art.