[Pisa. Campo Santo]. Albumen print, Getty Museum. Public domain photograph.

Enrico Van Lint began his career as a painter, but later turned to photography after discovering its potential as an art form. He was particularly interested in capturing the beauty of nature and landscapes and travelled extensively throughout Italy to capture stunning images of its natural beauty. Van Lint's photographs were characterised by their clarity and sharpness, achieved through his use of large format cameras and meticulous attention to detail. He was also known for his use of light and shadow to create dramatic effects in his images. Van Lint's work was widely exhibited and he received numerous awards and honours for his contributions to the field of photography. Today his photographs are highly sought after by collectors and are considered important examples of early Italian photography.