Gezicht op het Piazza del Plebiscito met het Largo Palazzo en de ruiterstandbeelden van Ferdinand I en Karel III van Spanje te Napels, Italië 1856 - 1914

Giorgio Sommer captured this view of the Piazza del Plebiscito in Naples with photography. The photograph is structured by a rigid geometry. The formal elements such as lines, shapes, and the contrast between light and shadow, create a sense of depth and order. Note how the colonnades curve around the square, leading the eye towards the statues and the buildings in the background. The lines on the paving further emphasize the use of linear perspective, giving a sense of receding space. The composition emphasizes the play between the solid architectural forms and the open space of the piazza. This structured arrangement is not just a depiction of a real place, but also an exploration of visual order. Ultimately, Sommer's photograph stands as a testament to the power of form and structure in conveying meaning. It encourages us to consider how space can be both a physical and a constructed entity, shaped by human perception and artistic intention.