Fronton van een dakkapel van het Palais du Louvre door Leprête c. 1855 - 1857

This 19th-century photograph, taken by renowned French photographer Edouard Baldus, showcases a detail from the Palais du Louvre in Paris. The image captures a sculpted pediment featuring a crown surrounded by crossed sceptres and a banner, all intricately carved within a semi-circular frame. The photo is considered a prime example of Baldus's work, which often focused on architectural details and monuments. "Fronton van een dakkapel van het Palais du Louvre door Leprête" is now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, offering a glimpse into the grandeur of French architecture in the mid-19th century.