Reliëf aan het portaal van de kathedraal van Chartres 1854

This 1854 photograph by Charles Nègre captures the intricate detail of a sculpted portal at Chartres Cathedral. The image, now housed at the Rijksmuseum, showcases the craftsmanship of medieval sculptors through the life-size figures of saints and angels. The photograph's detail highlights the intricate patterns of the portal and the realism of the sculptures. Nègre's work offers a glimpse into the beauty and religious devotion of the era. This image, along with many others in Nègre's portfolio, helped to elevate photography as an art form in the mid-19th century.