Caption

Interior of St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, photograph, page, Vatican City, c. 1850 - in or before 1860, photographer, paper, albumen print, height 97 mm x width 135 mm, interior of church, St. Peter's Basilica, An inverted sepia photograph showing an ornate interior with tall fluted columns and decorative pilasters, each panel embellished with carved figures and circular medallions; a large coffered dome with concentric decorative rings and sculptural details dominates the central area, framed by archways and richly patterned cornices; elaborate reliefs and statues sit atop ledges and niches, and decorative mouldings and geometric panels cover the walls and arches, all rendered in varying tones of brown and beige.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A79_271

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36.7Mb (7.7Mb) / 14.1in x 10.1in / 4239 x 3028 (300dpi)

Keywords

Interior St Peter's Basilica Vatican City photograph page c 1850 - 1860 photographer paper albumen print height 97 mm x width 135 mm interior church inverted sepia photograph showing ornate interior tall fluted columns decorative pilasters panel embellished carved figures circular medallions large coffered dome concentric decorative rings sculptural details dominates central area framed archways richly patterned cornices elaborate reliefs statues sit atop ledges niches decorative mouldings geometric panels cover walls arches rendered varying tones brown beige