Porte méridionale de la Salle Hypostyle du Palais de Karnac (Thèbes) 1849 - 1850

"Porte méridionale de la Salle Hypostyle du Palais de Karnac (Thèbes)" is a 19th-century photograph by French photographer Maxime Du Camp. This image captures the grandeur of the ancient Egyptian ruins, specifically the southern entrance to the Hypostyle Hall at the Temple of Karnak in Thebes. Du Camp was known for his photographic documentation of Egypt, and this work exemplifies his focus on capturing the scale and detail of these historical sites. The photograph, now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, provides a glimpse into the architectural splendor of the ancient world.