Interieur van de Sala de Justicia in het Alhambra te Granada, Spanje 1906

This is a photograph by C Maufsaise of the Sala de Justicia in the Alhambra, Granada, Spain. The image, rendered in sepia tones, captures a seemingly endless corridor of arches, each more intricate than the last. I'm struck by the way the light diminishes as the arches recede, creating a sense of depth and mystery. It's like looking down a rabbit hole of architectural wonder. Up close, you can see the texture of the walls, adorned with detailed patterns and inscriptions. I’m interested in how the artist captured the density of ornament: everything is built up from repeated tiny marks, and the cumulative effect is quite overwhelming. It feels almost tactile, as if you could run your fingers over the surface and feel the history embedded within the stone. This image reminds me of the work of Eugène Atget, who documented the architecture of Paris with similar attention to detail and atmosphere. Both artists understood that buildings are more than just structures; they are repositories of memory, culture, and human experience.