Gezicht op de Cloaca Maxima in de Tiber te Rome met de Tempel van Hercules Invictus en de Santa Maria in Cosmedin c. 1880 - 1895

This photograph, taken by the Fratelli Alinari studio between 1880 and 1895, captures the Cloaca Maxima, a Roman sewer system that drained the city of Rome. The image showcases the Cloaca's outlet into the Tiber River, with the Temple of Hercules Invictus and the Santa Maria in Cosmedin visible in the distance. The Alinari studio was known for their documentation of historical sites, using photography to capture the beauty and significance of ancient Rome. This photograph, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, provides a glimpse into the city's past and the enduring legacy of its Roman heritage.