Max at Castel Sant’Angelo Terrace
2023 © Maxim Tabachnik
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Max at Castel Sant’Angelo Terrace

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Captured on the panoramic terrace of Castel Sant’Angelo, this portrait frames Max with a sweeping view of Via della Conciliazione leading to St Peter’s Basilica. The scene blends Rome’s imperial and papal legacies, with dramatic skies echoing the city’s layered history, resilience, and spiritual gravity.