Gezicht op een tempel in een bos before 1895

Michel Berthaud’s “Gezicht op een tempel in een bos” (View of a Temple in a Forest), created before 1895, is a black and white photograph capturing a temple engulfed in a lush forest. The photograph depicts the temple’s imposing silhouette against the dense foliage, highlighting the power of nature reclaiming its place. The image is presented on a page from a book, suggesting Berthaud's work was part of a collection of photographs showcasing temples or archeological sites. The photograph was likely taken in Southeast Asia, where many ancient temples are found in dense jungles. This image is a fascinating example of the intersection of human architecture and the natural world.