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Train carrying cargo from Vatican City
Train carrying cargo from Vatican City Rome Dome, Cupola High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1940 ca.. Date of Artwork:1588-1589. Artist:Buonarroti Michelangelo (1475-1564)
Unidentified Author
FVQ-F-137791-0000
Media ID 33298617
© Alinari Archives, Florence
Cupola Dome On The Tracks Railway Railway Station Train By Land For Transportation
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This photo print, titled "FVQ-F-137791-0000" transports us back to the year 1940. The image captures a remarkable scene of a train carrying cargo from none other than Vatican City itself. The artist behind this masterpiece is none other than the legendary Buonarroti Michelangelo, renowned for his extraordinary contributions to art during the Renaissance period. The artwork depicted in this photograph dates back even further, originating between 1588 and 1589. It showcases the State of Vatican City's Basilica of San Pietro, with its majestic dome, cupola, building elements, and intricate decorations. This architectural marvel stands tall as a symbol of Christianity and religious devotion. Intriguingly juxtaposed against this sacred backdrop is the presence of a railway station and an actual train on tracks within Vatican City. This unique method of transportation adds an unexpected element to the scene while highlighting how even such revered places require practical means for transporting goods. The composition beautifully captures both the grandeur of the church structure and the significance of land-based transportation systems during that era. It serves as a testament to human ingenuity in finding ways to connect distant places through rail networks. Although we do not have information about who specifically captured this momentous image or their purpose behind it, we can appreciate its historical value nonetheless. Let us admire this snapshot frozen in time—a convergence between religion and technology—showcasing both artistic brilliance and logistical prowess within one frame.
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