Bas-reliëf aan de kerk van Saint-Gilles-du-Gard 1852 - 1860

This is a calotype photograph by Charles Nègre, a pioneer of the medium. Taken between 1852 and 1860, it captures a bas-relief from the church of Saint-Gilles-du-Gard, France. Nègre's work explored the potential of photography to document and preserve historical and architectural details. The photograph showcases the intricate carving of the bas-relief, highlighting the artist's meticulous attention to detail. The frieze and the ancient stonework of the church are rendered in subtle tones of gray, showcasing Nègre's mastery of the calotype process. The image is now part of the Rijksmuseum collection.