Fotoreproductie van een detail van het fresco De schepping van Adam door Michelangelo in de Sixtijnse Kapel in Rome, voorstellend Adam c. 1875 - 1900

This is an anonymous photo reproduction of a detail from Michelangelo's fresco, "The Creation of Adam," in the Sistine Chapel in Rome. This detail captures the critical moment of divine spark, but consider how the Renaissance gaze—and Michelangelo's specifically—shaped the narrative. Adam is depicted as a muscular, idealized male form, a vision that has historically privileged a certain type of masculinity. The power dynamic implied in the reaching hands raises questions about agency and submission. Where is Eve in this moment of creation? How do these omissions and artistic choices reflect the social and cultural norms of the time? The emotional weight of this scene is undeniable, the anticipation palpable. Yet, it also invites us to reflect on whose stories are told and how they are framed. This reproduction pushes us to question traditional representations and to consider alternative narratives.