Sculptuur van een auriga of wagenmenner in de Vaticaanse Musea, Italië 1852 - 1900

This photograph, taken by the Fratelli Alinari between 1852 and 1900, depicts a sculpture of an Auriga, or charioteer. The sculpture, likely a Roman copy of a Greek original, shows a young man in a classical pose, dressed in a tunic and holding the reins of his chariot. The photograph, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, provides a glimpse into the world of ancient Roman art and the photographic practices of the Fratelli Alinari, who were renowned for their meticulous documentation of Italian art and architecture. This image offers a unique perspective on the study of classical sculpture, capturing the intricate details and dramatic composition of the original artwork.