Mausoleo Di S. Ansovino Nella Cattedrale 1898

Giuseppe Barberis created this monochromatic print of the "Mausoleo Di S. Ansovino Nella Cattedrale" using engraving techniques. The print meticulously captures the mausoleum's multi-tiered structure, ornate columns, and figures, all rendered in contrasting shades that suggest depth and texture. Barberis's close attention to line work and detailing transforms the stone sculpture into a study of architectural form and surface. The composition is clearly divided into horizontal registers, each densely packed with semiotic elements drawn from Christian iconography and classical motifs. This reflects the cultural codes and belief systems the mausoleum was created to convey, inviting viewers to engage with its symbolic language. The artist creates a dialogue between aesthetic representation and cultural meaning that remains open to interpretation.