[Persepolis] 1850s

"Persepolis" is a photograph by Italian photographer Luigi Pesce, taken in the 1850s. It captures a detail of an ancient Persian relief at the ruins of Persepolis, Iran, showcasing a winged figure with a human-like head and a lion's body, known as a "lamassu." The photograph is housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and offers a glimpse into the rich history of ancient Persia and its architectural achievements. This photograph is part of a wider collection by Pesce that documented the ruins of Persepolis, contributing to the understanding of ancient Iranian art and culture.