Candi Kalasan (Buddhist), general view from the northeast. Kalasan, Yogyakarta district, D.I. Yogyakarta province, 8th -9th century. Possibly 1865 - 1867

This photograph captures the ruined Candi Kalasan Buddhist temple in Java, Indonesia, taken by Dutch photographer Isidore Kinsbergen sometime between 1865 and 1867. The temple, originally constructed in the 8th or 9th century, is shown overgrown with vegetation, highlighting the passage of time and the forces of nature. The image provides a stark contrast between the ancient stone structure and the encroaching foliage, offering a glimpse into the temple's history and its eventual decay. Kinsbergen's photo is a valuable historical document, providing a visual record of this important cultural site in its state of disrepair. This evocative photograph serves as a reminder of the cyclical nature of life and decay, and of the enduring power of human creation, even in its ruins.