Reliëf van Christus en de twaalf apostelen van de San Marco in Venetië before 1885

This 19th-century photograph by Carl Heinrich Jacobi captures a stone relief depicting Christ and the Twelve Apostles from the Basilica di San Marco in Venice. The relief is a fine example of Romanesque sculpture, featuring a hierarchical arrangement of figures and intricate decorative details. Jacobi’s photograph allows for a closer examination of the original artwork, highlighting the subtle details and craftsmanship that might be overlooked during a casual visit to the Basilica.