Sfinx en de piramide van Chefren, Gizeh c. 1862 - 1880

This photograph, "Sfinx en de piramide van Chefren, Gizeh," captures the Great Sphinx of Giza in all its majestic glory. The photo was taken by the renowned photographer Antonio Beato, known for his captivating documentation of 19th-century Egypt. The image showcases the sphinx, a colossal statue with a human head and lion's body, in front of the Great Pyramid of Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Beato's artistry allows viewers to marvel at the scale and antiquity of these ancient Egyptian landmarks.