Basreliëf in de noord muur van de Borobudur Possibly 1873 - 1879

This photograph, taken by Dutch photographer Isidore Kinsbergen between 1873 and 1879, captures a bas-relief on the north wall of the Borobudur temple in Indonesia. The relief depicts a scene from the Jataka tales, which recount the previous lives of the Buddha. The upper register depicts a story involving a ship, while the lower register features a scene from the life of the Buddha, highlighting the use of narrative in Buddhist art. Kinsbergen's work, a testament to the beauty and historical significance of the Borobudur, provides valuable insights into the architectural and artistic heritage of Indonesia.