Zes details van de kathedraal van Florence before 1886

This black and white print showcases six details of Florence Cathedral. The composition is organised into a grid, presenting a variety of architectural and sculptural fragments. The high contrast emphasizes the intricate textures and patterns inherent in stone and metalwork. The choice to isolate these elements speaks to a formalist appreciation of detail and structure. Each fragment, whether a section of a door, a relief, or a capital, is presented as a study in form. The print invites us to consider how these details contribute to the larger architectural syntax of the cathedral. In breaking down the whole into constituent parts, this approach echoes structuralist methodologies, revealing the underlying systems of signs and symbols embedded within the cathedral’s design. It is through such deconstruction that we can begin to decode the cultural and artistic values of its time. The print serves as a reminder that meaning is not monolithic but constructed from myriad, interconnected details.