Arles, Cloitre St. Trophime 1860 - 1862

"Arles, Cloitre St. Trophime" (1860-1862) is a striking photograph by Edouard Baldus, a prominent figure in the early days of photography. It depicts the cloister of St. Trophime, a Romanesque church in Arles, France, renowned for its intricate sculptures. The image captures the cloister's architectural grandeur, showcasing the interplay of light and shadow as it filters through the vaulted arches and illuminates the rows of columns. Baldus's precise composition and attention to detail contribute to the photograph's historical and aesthetic significance, highlighting the architectural mastery of the period. The photograph is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York, further solidifying its importance as a valuable document of architectural history and photographic art.