This photograph captures the South Transept Portal of Amiens Cathedral, featuring the celebrated *Vierge Dorée* (Golden Virgin), a masterpiece of Gothic sculptural art adorning the trumeau of the portal. The image documents the richly carved architectural setting surrounding the iconic figure, highlighting the intricate decorative programs characteristic of French Gothic cathedral design. Provenance markings, including a *Dépôt Général* blindstamp and a *Collection A. Gilles* label, suggest the photograph passed through notable collections before entering the Art Institute of Chicago.