Northwest Facade, Temple of Castor and Pollux, Rome (12. Rome. 1842. Graecostasis. faç. N.O.) 1842

"Northwest Facade, Temple of Castor and Pollux, Rome" (1842) is a calotype photograph by Joseph-Philibert Girault de Prangey. This image showcases the three remaining columns of the Temple of Castor and Pollux, a Roman temple dedicated to the twin deities, Castor and Pollux. Prangey, a pioneer of architectural photography, expertly captured the grandeur of the ancient ruins in this early photograph. The work displays a sense of timelessness and highlights the enduring legacy of Roman architecture. The image is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.