Binnenplaats van de dom van Monreale 1860 - 1900

Giuseppe Incorpora created this photograph, "Binnenplaats van de dom van Monreale," at an unknown date. It captures the courtyard of the Monreale Cathedral. Incorpora was part of a generation that documented Sicilian heritage, framing a narrative of Sicilian identity during a period of social and political transformation. His work reflects the complex dynamics of cultural preservation and the construction of regional identity. The photograph uses light and shadow to emphasize the architectural details of the cathedral. The arches and intricately carved columns evoke both grandeur and a sense of enclosed, contemplative space. The courtyard, a place of both spiritual and communal gathering, becomes a stage upon which histories intersect. Incorpora's image reflects the tension between the weight of history and the everyday lives of those who moved through this space. It invites us to consider how architecture and photography shape our understanding of place, memory, and identity.