Title
Artificial cave known as "The Ear of Dionysios"
Caption
Artificial cave known as "The Ear of Dionysios", It was given its name by Caravaggio who thought that it was used as a prison by the tyrant Dionysios and its shape and acoustics would help to eavesdrop on his prisoners. Italy. Latomia del Paradiso, Syracuse.
Info+
Werner Forman Archive
Date
Apr 26, 2010
Credit line
Photo12/Universal Images Group/Werner Forman
Reference
UMG12A33_275
Model release
No
License type
Rights managed
Available size
37,1Mb (2,9Mb) / 13,8in x 10,5in / 4135 x 3140 (300dpi)