Fronton van het Palais du Louvre: "Les Arts et les Sciences" door Pierre Edouard Charrier c. 1855 - 1857

This photograph, titled "Fronton van het Palais du Louvre: "Les Arts et les Sciences" door Pierre Edouard Charrier," was taken by renowned French photographer Edouard Baldus around 1855-1857. It depicts a pediment from the Louvre Palace in Paris, featuring a central female figure representing "Arts and Sciences," flanked by two cherubs. The composition highlights the intricate detail of the sculpture, showcasing the skilled craftsmanship of the period. This calotype print, housed in the Rijksmuseum, provides a glimpse into the architectural grandeur of the Louvre during the mid-19th century, a time of great architectural and artistic revival in France.