Cour des bubastites et entrée de la Salle Hypostyle du palais de Karnac, Thèbes 1849 - 1850

"Cour des bubastites et entrée de la Salle Hypostyle du palais de Karnac, Thèbes" is a salt print photograph taken by Maxime Du Camp in 1849-1850. The photograph captures a view of the ancient Egyptian temple of Karnak, specifically the courtyard of the Bubastite and the entrance to the Hypostyle Hall. Du Camp was a French photographer and writer who traveled extensively in Egypt, capturing images of its ancient architecture and monuments. This photograph, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, provides a glimpse into the grandeur and complexity of the Karnak temple complex. The photograph's composition highlights the scale of the ruins, emphasizing the passageway leading to the Hypostyle Hall and showcasing the intricately carved details of the temple walls.