Westgevel van de Sint-Jan van Lateranen te Rome, Italië 1852 - 1900

This photograph, taken by the Fratelli Alinari studio between 1852 and 1900, captures the imposing facade of the Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano in Rome. Known for their high-quality photographic documentation of Italian architecture and art, the Alinari brothers' work offers a glimpse into the grandeur of this historic basilica. The photograph showcases the basilica's intricate details, including the sculptures adorning the facade and the numerous columns that frame the entrance. This image, now part of the Rijksmuseum's collection, is a valuable document of Roman architecture and the photographic practice of the 19th century.