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This is a photograph of the ornate entrance to a stone building. The image captures the details of a Romanesque-style archway and facade. The central feature is an arched doorway bordered by columns and adorned with carved figures. Above the door, there is a semicircular tympanum containing a relief sculpture, featuring a central figure flanked by other smaller figures. The stone facade is textured and weathered, showcasing layers of historical architecture with decorative columns and figures carved into the stone. Staircases lead up to the door, emphasizing the grandeur of the entrance. The image is monochromatic, highlighting the architectural details and shadows.

Planche VI – Portail de Saint-Trophime d'Arles (Plate VI – Entrance of Saint Trophime of Arles)

Nègre, Charles · French

1853/1854, printed 1982

Medium
photogravure
Classification
Photograph
Period
1851 to 1875
Image size
9532 × 11667px

Description

This is a photograph of the ornate entrance to a stone building. The image captures the details of a Romanesque-style archway and facade. The central feature is an arched doorway bordered by columns and adorned with carved figures. Above the door, there is a semicircular tympanum containing a relief sculpture, featuring a central figure flanked by other smaller figures. The stone facade is textured and weathered, showcasing layers of historical architecture with decorative columns and figures carved into the stone. Staircases lead up to the door, emphasizing the grandeur of the entrance. The image is monochromatic, highlighting the architectural details and shadows.

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Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).

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