The image displays the Porta Férrea (Iron Gate) of the University of Coimbra, situated within the Paço das Escolas in Coimbra, Portugal

The image displays the Porta Férrea (Iron Gate) of the University of Coimbra, situated within the Paço das Escolas in Coimbra, Portugal. The scene is captured from a low angle under an overcast sky. A grand, ornate Baroque stone portal, constructed of light-colored, weathered masonry, dominates the view. Four prominent Corinthian columns frame an arched entrance. Niches between the columns house statues; a robed figure with a small basin is visible on the left. Above the arch, a central statue of a male figure in armor (likely King John III) stands between two gridded windows, with a smaller statue group crowning the portal's uppermost section. The portal is extensively decorated with carved architectural details and motifs. The arched entrance contains a tall, black metal gate, comprised of vertical bars and horizontal supports, which is partially open on the right side. Numerous small pieces of fabric, predominantly black and white, but with some other colors, are tied to the upper section of the gate bars. Two individuals are visible from behind, walking away from the viewer and through the archway into an interior passage or courtyard. The person on the left wears a dark green jacket and matching pants, while the person on the right is dressed in a light-colored, long coat. The ground in the immediate foreground features a black and white patterned mosaic pavement (calçada portuguesa). Beyond the archway, another building with white walls and a red-tiled roof is visible under the same cloudy conditions.