The Arch of Titus, 1855 1855

"The Arch of Titus" is an 1855 photograph by Robert MacPherson, depicting the famed Arch of Titus in Rome. The image captures the intricate details of the arch's relief sculpture, showcasing the triumphal procession of Roman soldiers carrying spoils from the sack of Jerusalem. The photograph, now housed in the Art Institute of Chicago, showcases the detail and artistic skill of MacPherson, a pioneer of photography during a time when the medium was still developing.