Sculptuur van Maria met kind aan de Notre-Dame, Parijs 1853

Charles Nègre, a renowned French photographer, captured this 19th-century sculpture of the Virgin Mary and Child located on the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris. Nègre's photograph, taken in 1853, showcases the intricate details of the sculpture and the surrounding stonework. The work, likely a medieval piece, reflects the devotional art typical of its time. This photograph, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies Nègre's mastery of architectural photography and his ability to capture the essence of historical relics through the lens of his camera.