Interieur van Chiesa di San Martino before 1879

Giorgio Sommer captured the Interior of Chiesa di San Martino in a photograph with dimensions of 251 mm by 182 mm. The image is defined by its play with perspective and light, drawing you into the depths of the church. The photograph meticulously captures the architectural grandeur and ornate details of the church interior. Sommer's choice of perspective, shooting from a low vantage point, accentuates the height and scale of the interior space. This emphasizes the church's vaulted ceiling, adorned with frescoes. The composition is structured around the altar, which serves as the focal point. The use of light and shadow in the photograph helps to define the three-dimensional qualities of the space. The interplay between light and shadow creates depth, emphasizing the tactile qualities of the marble and the texture of the frescoes. The photograph presents a study in contrasts, inviting viewers to engage with the interplay between the structural and the decorative.