The image captures a low-angle view of the Royal Portal of the Cathédrale Saint-André de Bordeaux in Bordeaux, France, at night

The image captures a low-angle view of the Royal Portal of the Cathédrale Saint-André de Bordeaux in Bordeaux, France, at night. The prominent feature is a deeply recessed, pointed Gothic archway constructed from light-colored stone, heavily adorned with intricate carvings. Numerous archvolts frame the entrance, each sculpted with rows of small, detailed figures, likely depicting biblical scenes or saints. Below the archvolts, on the jambs, are several large, full-length statues of draped figures, positioned within narrow niches and standing on pedestals. A particularly large statue occupies a central position, partially obscured by the foreground. The stone architecture exhibits additional decorative elements such as crockets and finials. To the upper right, part of the cathedral's stone exterior wall is visible against a deep, dark blue night sky, with at least two gargoyles projecting outwards. Artificial illumination from below highlights the stone carvings, creating sharp contrasts and shadows that emphasize the texture and depth of the intricate details. The immediate foreground shows the indistinct, rounded top of a head, suggesting a person standing directly in front of and very close to the portal, partially obstructing the bottom center of the view. The interior of the portal beyond the archway appears dark.