The image is a black and white photograph of the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, France. The photograph is taken from below, looking up at the archway. The archway is made of stone and is arching over a body of water. The building is a large, ornate structure with multiple levels and arches. The sky is visible in the background, and the overall mood of the image is somber. The text on the image reads "Ardashir I defeats the last Parthian king in 224 and establishes the Sasanian dynasty".