Gipsmodellen voor kariatiden op het Palais du Louvre door Astyanax Bosio c. 1855 - 1857

This photograph by Édouard Baldus, taken between 1855 and 1857, shows a plaster model for the caryatids of the Louvre Palace designed by Astyanax Bosio. The caryatids, female figures that serve as architectural supports, are sculpted in a classical style, capturing the elegance and grace of ancient Greek sculpture. Baldus, a pioneer in architectural photography, expertly captured the intricate details of the plaster model, highlighting the skill of Bosio and the grandeur of the intended Louvre caryatids. The image, housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a unique glimpse into the creative process behind one of the most iconic architectural features of the Louvre.