The image captures the upper section of the Puerta de Alcalá monument, located in the Plaza de la Independencia in Madrid, Spain

The image captures the upper section of the Puerta de Alcalá monument, located in the Plaza de la Independencia in Madrid, Spain. The structure is constructed from light grey stone or masonry under a clear, bright blue sky. The central feature is a large, rectangular stone plaque inscribed with "REGE CAROLO III ANNO MDCCLXXVIII" (To King Charles III, Year 1778), indicating its dedication and construction date. This plaque is situated on a prominent frieze below a pediment. Above the pediment, on the building's roofline, are several white or light-colored stone statues. A distinct statue on the left depicts a figure wearing a plumed helmet and armor. To its right, another figure, partially visible, also wears a helmet. On the far right, on a lower section of the arch's top, another statue features a helmet and a shield. Architectural details include decorative columns with visible Ionic capitals at the bottom of the frame, and ornate lion-head sculptures are present above the unseen archways, with one clearly visible on the lower left. The stonework exhibits intricate carvings and moldings, characteristic of neoclassical design. Strong sunlight illuminates the monument, casting crisp shadows that highlight its relief details. No people or moving objects are visible within the frame, focusing entirely on the static monument.