Ingang van het zuidelijk transept van de Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekathedraal in Doornik, België before 1887

This monochrome photograph captures the entrance of the southern transept of the Cathedral of Notre-Dame in Tournai, Belgium. An anonymous hand framed this architectural detail, emphasizing the entrance's imposing structure and stonework. The image presents a symmetrical facade dominated by a rounded archway. Notice how the formal composition directs the eye to the doorway, which is flanked by robust columns and topped with a sequence of smaller arches. The rough texture of the stones contrasts with the smooth surfaces of the columns, creating a play of light and shadow that enriches the image. The photograph invites contemplation on the cathedral's historical weight, but also the photographer's formalist interest in capturing its mass and detail. The choice of a stark, unadorned presentation strips away the sentimentality often associated with architectural photography, instead inviting a reading that focuses on form and structure.