Zaragoza: Porta de los Gigantes 1860

"Zaragoza: Porta de los Gigantes" is a striking calotype photograph by Charles Clifford, taken in 1860. Clifford, a British photographer known for his documentation of European architecture, captures the intricate details of this historic gate in Zaragoza, Spain. The image highlights the ornate carvings of the gate, including the two colossal figures flanking the archway, which likely gave the gate its name. This photograph, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, showcases Clifford's skill in capturing architectural grandeur through the medium of photography.