The Pantheon in Rome is one of the most beautiful historical symbols of Rome; perhaps the one that best tells the story of a powerful and timeless civilization.
The dome, in particular, is the fundamental point of the entire building. Pantheon means “temple of all gods.” It is the only monument in this style that remained intact in Rome. It is the pinnacle and most mature expression of Roman architecture.
It is dedicated to the gods, since its dome represents the heavenly vault, but the religiosity it expresses is all within a naturalistic conception of existence, since the central eye, the only source of light, corresponds to the sun, which illuminates everything in the building.
This light gives an intense chiaroscuro effect inside because it varies depending on the weather, cloudy or sunny and depending on the inclination of the sun’s rays throughout the day.
This photograph captures the most important aspect of the Pantheon in Rome—its relationship with light.
It is the light that creates the interior space. This is the great Roman discovery.
The architecture, until then, was not very different from the sculpture of the Greek time or the architecture of the Egyptian period, where structures were made to be looked at from the outside.
They enjoyed their geometric perfection and the harmony of proportions, but they were not livable as architectural spaces.
With the Pantheon, we have a change of this prospective viewpoint
The hole in the Pantheon in Rome helps to give the structure, that majesty and supremacy that our ancestors attributed to the gods.
When I created this photograph there was something like five hundred people inside the Pantheon, but I preferred to exclude people from the image.
The reason is very simple: this masterpiece is almost two thousand years old. As an artist, I must respect that fact, by creating an image out of time because the Pantheon is out of time. Showing modern visitors would not be consistent with the history of the image.
The choice to include the two doors framing the photograph helps the viewer enter into the image, inviting him to lose the sense of time.
This enchanting photograph captures the mesmerizing ray of light cascading through the dome of the Pantheon. This photograph, a testament to the dance between light and shadow, immerses the viewer in the beauty of the centuries-old monument, highlighting its timeless romance and grandeur.
My inspiration for this photograph stemmed from my fascination with the interplay of light and architecture, an obsession that led me to the Pantheon at the break of dawn. As an artist, I am constantly inspired by the mundane, seeking to transform it into the extraordinary.
This photograph is my attempt to capture the ethereal beauty of the morning light as it pierces through the Pantheon's oculus, casting a spotlight on the symmetrical perfection of ancient Roman architecture.
The photograph was taken early in the morning, and the light poured through the Pantheon's central opening, illuminating the interior in a surreal and ethereal glow. The result was a unique combination of light, shadow, and texture that brought out the intricate detailing of the Pantheon's interior.
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The person who chooses to own this snapshot of history sets themselves apart, showing their unique sense of style and their love for capturing fleeting moments. By choosing to hang this photograph in your space, you're not just acquiring a piece of wall art, but a piece of history, a testament to human ingenuity and aesthetics.
This photograph isn't just a piece of art; it's a statement that you understand and appreciate the beauty of the world and the history that has shaped it.
Photography is a game of light
Photography is a game of light, shadows, contrasts and small nuances, of moments, of passages of time.
Architecture is a challenge for photography, having to represent in two dimensions what in reality has its own depth and the photograph frame made by the doors help to create this third dimension.
I love to photograph architectural subjects because they are regulated by precise studies. Underlying it all there is a project and a design.
I try to respect it in the images that I create while enhancing the characteristics. I think about them, I study them and I respect them.
Sometimes I dream of finding, in reality, the image I have in my mind. I don’t always succeed, but I believe that in this case the photograph respects the emotion I felt in the moment I entered in the Pantheon.
I don’t just take a picture with a camera. My desire is to put in the composition all the images I’ve seen, the books I‘ve read, the music I’ve heard, and the people I have loved. In this photograph, I incorporated the emotion I felt, upon entering one of the most amazing masterpieces ever created by humanity.
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Paolo Modena
My name is Paolo. I am a photographer. I consider myself fortunate to have grown up in Italy, surrounded by the art that is the envy of the world. I enjoy photography because it has caused me to fall in love with light, shade, and color. I see the world around me with fresh eyes every single day. And sometimes, when the mood is right, I just sit back and enjoy the moment without taking a photo.