Gipsmodellen voor kariatiden op het Palais du Louvre door Francisque Duret c. 1855 - 1857

This photograph by Edouard Baldus, taken between 1855 and 1857, shows a plaster model for the Caryatids on the Palais du Louvre. The caryatids were created by sculptor Francisque Duret, and the image captures the grandeur and detail of his work. Baldus's photographic technique emphasizes the sculptural forms and the subtle play of light and shadow. This image, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to the artistic collaboration of Baldus and Duret, highlighting the beauty of both sculpture and photography.