Interieur van de westelijke galerij in het Camposanto te Pisa, Italië 1858 - 1893

This photograph shows the west gallery in the Camposanto in Pisa, Italy, and was captured by Alfredo Noack. Noack was active in the latter half of the 19th century, a period defined by its colonial expansion, which significantly shaped European identity. Noack’s photographs helped to construct an image of Italy, particularly for European and American tourists. As you look at this image, consider how the architectural elements of the Camposanto—its solemn arcades, the weight of history embedded in its walls—speak to a time of national consolidation. These constructed spaces became canvases upon which ideas of national identity were projected. Consider how Noack's work functions within a broader context of representation and power. This photograph is not merely a depiction of a place but an active participant in the creation of a cultural narrative. It evokes both a sense of historical depth and the subtle echoes of an era marked by cultural appropriation.