Catacombes De Paris 1861

Felix Nadar's 1861 photograph "Catacombes De Paris" is a haunting image of the Parisian catacombs, a network of tunnels beneath the city that serve as a mass burial ground for the deceased. The photograph shows a dark and eerie hallway lined with skulls and bones, with a small amount of light filtering in from the left. The stark contrast between the dark and the light creates a sense of depth and mystery, while the intricate detail in the wall of skulls underscores the enormity of the Paris Catacombs and the history contained within.