Zes details van de kathedralen van Prato en Napels before 1886

This is an anonymous composite of six black and white photographs detailing architectural elements found in the cathedrals of Prato and Naples. These images offer a glimpse into the religious and cultural identities constructed in Italy through its sacred spaces. Consider how the grandeur of cathedral architecture historically served to reinforce the power of the church, and by extension, the state. Elements such as pulpits and facades were not merely functional but symbolic, embodying and projecting authority. These architectural details also played a crucial role in shaping the religious identities of communities. The design and imagery incorporated into these spaces aimed to inspire devotion, and reinforce social hierarchies. The photographs offer a lens into the ways in which cultural heritage is constructed and maintained through the built environment. They remind us of the stories embedded within these structures.