Toegangsportaal van het Pavillon de la Bibliothèque in het Palais du Louvre te Parijs before 1875

This black and white photograph, "Toegangsportaal van het Pavillon de la Bibliothèque in het Palais du Louvre te Parijs," depicts the grand entrance to the library pavilion of the Louvre Palace in Paris. Taken by the renowned French photographer Edouard Baldus before 1875, the image captures the intricate architectural details of the building's facade, including the ornate columns, arched windows, and a central doorway leading to the library. Baldus, known for his architectural photography, skillfully captured the building's grandeur and complexity in this detailed print, now held at the Rijksmuseum.