Principal Doorway of the Carthusian Monastery, Burgos 1853

Charles Clifford’s 1853 photograph, "Principal Doorway of the Carthusian Monastery, Burgos," captures a stone statue of a monk standing in the doorway of the monastery. The monk, dressed in traditional robes, holds a staff in one hand and appears to be in the act of blessing. The detail of the sculpture and the composition of the image create a sense of solemnity and reverence, characteristic of Clifford's photographic style, which often focused on religious themes and architectural structures. This photograph is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection.