The image displays the ornate Gothic facade of the Siena Cathedral (Duomo di Siena) in Siena, Italy, under a clear, deep blue sky

The image displays the ornate Gothic facade of the Siena Cathedral (Duomo di Siena) in Siena, Italy, under a clear, deep blue sky. The multi-tiered facade is constructed with white and dark striped marble, featuring three main portals at the base. The central and right portals are largely in shadow, while the smaller left portal is partially illuminated. Above the portals, a large central rose window is prominent, flanked by intricate carvings and statuary. Three gabled sections crown the upper facade, each containing a mosaic artwork; the central mosaic depicting a scene with multiple figures is the most detailed. Numerous spires, pinnacles, and sculptural details, including gargoyles, adorn the structure. A weather vane is visible atop a spire to the right of the central gable. The bell tower (campanile) of the cathedral is partially visible on the far right. Bright sunlight illuminates the upper sections of the cathedral, casting sharp, diagonal shadows across the lower facade and the wide stone steps leading up to the entrances. Several indistinct human figures are visible on these steps; a small group stands near the far-right entrance, and individual figures are discernible near the central and central-left entrances. A blurry partial view of a person's head and shoulders occupies the extreme foreground, suggesting the perspective of a spectator in the plaza directly in front of the cathedral. A portion of an adjacent building with a window is visible on the far left.