The Last Snowfall

Photographer

Mariadora Varano

Category

Black & White Photography - Cityscape

Company

Submission Group

Amateur

Year

2024

Country / Region:

Italy

This black-and-white photograph captures the domes of Piazza del Popolo, one of Rome’s most famous squares, blanketed in snow. The image shows snowflakes gently settling on the twin churches that dominate the square. Through the gaze upon the lines drawn by urban elements, the composition subtly echoes the shape of a cross, creating a play of references that evokes the magnificence and history of Rome’s iconic architecture. This photograph offers a rare glimpse of the city’s timeless beauty under snow, blending its sacred heritage with its ever-changing present. The 2012 snowfall was the last major snowstorm to hit the Italian capital, where temperatures have steadily risen in recent years.