Basement van een minaret van de Shapoor-moskee in Ahmedabad before 1866

This photograph, titled *Basement van een minaret van de Shapoor-moskee in Ahmedabad*, was captured by Thomas Biggs. The sepia tones and the framing of the image encourage a study of architectural form and texture. Here, Biggs directs our attention to the intricate stonework of the minaret's base. The structure is defined by horizontal bands that create a tiered effect, emphasizing its verticality. This is echoed by the arched openings of the mosque, which lead the eye deeper into the composition. The play of light and shadow across the carved surfaces highlights the material presence of the stone, transforming a static subject into a dynamic visual experience. Biggs’ photograph does more than simply document a site. It engages with the formal possibilities of photography, highlighting the interplay between light, shadow, and architectural form. It encourages us to consider the mosque not just as a place of worship but as a work of art.