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Church/cathedral door with apostles/saints carved around it

Church/cathedral door with apostles/saints carved around it, by Unknown, photographic, 1850
Church/cathedral door with apostles/saints carved around it, by Unknown, photographic, 1850

Church/cathedral door with apostles/saints carved around it is a photographic photography by Unknown. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This sepia-toned photograph captures a historic church entrance with intricately carved stone figures surrounding the doorway.

About this work

Overview

This sepia-toned photograph captures a historic church entrance with intricately carved stone figures surrounding the doorway.

Subject & Meaning

The carvings depict rows of robed figures, likely saints or apostles, arranged around a larger central figure, conveying a sense of reverence and order.

Technique & Style

The photograph showcases the ornate carvings, with detailed scenes in the arches above and worn, cracked stone below, highlighting the craftsmanship and age of the door.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known