Westelijke fries van het Parthenon before 1910

This photograph, "Westelijke fries van het Parthenon," was taken by Swiss photographer Frédéric Boissonnas sometime before 1910. It captures a detailed view of the western frieze of the Parthenon, a temple dedicated to the Greek goddess Athena, which was built in Athens, Greece, in the 5th century BC. The photograph highlights the intricate relief sculptures that adorn the frieze, depicting scenes from the Panathenaic procession, a religious festival held in honor of Athena. Boissonnas' photographic documentation of ancient Greek architecture and sculpture played a significant role in preserving and sharing these cultural treasures with a wider audience.