Kathedraal van Milaan 1890 - 1920

Giacomo Brogi created this photograph of the Milan Cathedral sometime in the late nineteenth century. It’s a sepia-toned image, and the cathedral looms large, a testament to human ambition. I wonder what it was like for Brogi to set up his camera in that bustling square. You can almost hear the clatter of horse-drawn carriages and the murmur of voices. What was he trying to capture? The photo feels timeless, yet it's a snapshot of a specific moment. Look at the texture of the stone, the intricate details of the façade. Each spire reaches towards the sky, a gesture of faith and aspiration. Photography, like painting, allows us to freeze a moment, to contemplate the layers of history and human experience embedded in a single image. It reminds me that all artists, regardless of their medium, are in conversation with one another, interpreting the world through their unique lenses.