Arles, Amphithéâtre 1857 - 1860

"Arles, Amphithéâtre" is a photograph by Edouard Baldus, a prominent figure in the early days of photography, capturing the Roman Amphitheatre in Arles, France, between 1857 and 1860. This large-format calotype, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, showcases Baldus's masterful skill in documenting the architecture and history of his time. The image presents a stark, yet detailed view of the amphitheatre's ruins, highlighting its grandeur and emphasizing the passage of time.