Fotoreproductie van een prent naar een fresco door Rafaël van Josef bij de farao before 1868

This is a photo reproduction by Edward Dunmore, made in the 19th century, of a print after a fresco by Raphael, depicting Joseph with the Pharaoh. The print primarily utilizes a monochromatic palette, emphasizing form and composition through stark contrasts of light and shadow. Look at the figures, they are arranged in a structured hierarchy, and are rendered with meticulous detail. Dunmore’s choice to reproduce the image as a photo flattens the depth achieved by Raphael's original fresco. The cross hatching and tonal variations are visible but compressed. Notice how the composition invites a reading of power dynamics. The Pharaoh, reclining, suggests authority, while Joseph’s gestures carry a weight of interpretation and prophecy. Dunmore's photographic method further abstracts the original context, inviting us to consider how reproductive technologies mediate our relationship to art history. How does the print function as both a preservation and transformation of Raphael’s artistic vision?