Gezicht op het centrale plein van Fiesole before 1863

This is Giacomo Brogi's photograph, *Gezicht op het centrale plein van Fiesole*, a view of the central square of Fiesole. A muted palette captures the square's buildings and a tall column, all under a soft light that suggests a hazy day. The print is mounted in a book spread, a juxtaposition that adds another layer to how we perceive the image. Brogi uses a classical composition, organizing the scene around the architecture to convey stability. The buildings are arranged to lead the eye, while the placement of the column provides a focal point, anchoring the composition. However, it's the photograph's placement in the book, that destabilizes any fixed idea of the image. The text on the opposite page, with its narrative implications, creates a dialogue, prompting us to consider how the photograph functions within this new context. Brogi’s photograph serves not just as a record, but as a tableau ripe for interpretation.