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"Living picture" : The complicated composition shows two young little girls dressed as angels and hanging on the sides of a huge votive candle. At its feet there is a third angel, a man wearing XVIth century's clothes and a young boy with a high headgear and holding a long lighting-stick in his hands
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"Living picture" : The complicated composition shows two young little girls dressed as angels and hanging on the sides of a huge votive candle. At its feet there is a third angel, a man wearing XVIth century's clothes and a young boy with a high headgear and holding a long lighting-stick in his hands
"Living picture" : The complicated composition shows two young little girls dressed as angels and hanging on the sides of a huge votive candle. At its feet there is a third angel, a man wearing XVIth century's clothes and a young boy with a high headgear and holding a long lighting-stick in his hands. Campobasso. Date of Photograph:1874 ca
Trombetta, Antonio
BAQ-F-001381-0000
Media ID 33154419
© Alinari Archives, Florence
Candle Literature And Fiction Scenic
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this print titled "Living Picture" the viewer is transported to a scene that seems straight out of a storybook. The composition is intricate and filled with symbolism, showcasing two young girls dressed as angels suspended on either side of an enormous votive candle. It's as if they are guardians or messengers from another realm. At the foot of the candle stands a third angel, portrayed by a man wearing clothing reminiscent of the 16th century. His presence adds an air of mystery and historical depth to the image. Beside him stands a young boy adorned with an extravagant headgear, holding a long lighting-stick in his hands. Perhaps he represents innocence and purity amidst the grandeur. The photographer, Antonio Trombetta, skillfully captures this living tableau in Campobasso around 1874. The attention to detail in both costume and setting transports us back in time while evoking elements of literature and fiction. This photograph becomes more than just an image; it becomes a window into another world. The juxtaposition between heavenly figures and earthly objects like candles creates an intriguing contrast that invites contemplation about faith, spirituality, and our place within these realms. As we gaze upon this mesmerizing print from Alinari's collection, we can't help but wonder about the stories behind each character depicted here. This photograph transcends its mere visual representation; it sparks our imagination and leaves us yearning for more information about these enchanting individuals frozen in time forevermore.
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