Gezicht op de tempel van Saturnus op het Forum Romanum, Rome c. 1858 - 1863

This photograph, "Gezicht op de tempel van Saturnus op het Forum Romanum, Rome," by Auguste-Rosalie Bisson, captures the Temple of Saturn in Rome, Italy, as it appeared in the mid-19th century. The photograph, taken between 1858 and 1863, showcases the temple's imposing columns, the remnants of a once-grand structure, and the surrounding urban landscape. The image provides a historical glimpse into the Forum Romanum and the Temple of Saturn, a significant landmark in Roman antiquity. Bisson's work contributes to the photographic documentation of historical sites and architectural monuments. The photograph's composition, capturing both the grandeur of the ruins and the contemporary context, offers a compelling perspective on the evolution of Rome through time.