Interieur van de catacomben van Parijs c. 1861

"Interieur van de catacomben van Parijs" (c. 1861) is a photograph by the French photographer Nadar (1820-1910). This image, currently held by the Rijksmuseum, depicts a view of the Catacombs of Paris, a network of underground tunnels and ossuaries beneath the city. It captures the eerie atmosphere of the catacombs with its dimly lit passageway and stacked bones. The image, part of a series documenting the catacombs, highlights Nadar's pioneering work in early photography. The image shows the skill of early photography in capturing detail and perspective, making it a valuable historical document as well as a work of art.