Angelus cum Corona Spinarum

"Angelus cum Corona Spinarum"

This black-and-white photograph from the Fragments of Light and Shadow collection captures the "Angelus cum Corona Spinarum" (Angel Carrying the Crown of Thorns) statue on Rome's Ponte Sant'Angelo. The monochrome tones emphasize the intricate details of the angel's flowing robes and solemn expression. Holding the crown of thorns with delicate reverence, the angel becomes a poignant symbol of Christ’s suffering. The play of light and shadow enriches the statue’s textures, while the soft blur of the bridge and Tiber River in the background enhances the image’s ethereal, timeless quality.