Jérusalem, Auberge d'Allemagne 1854 - 1859

This striking black and white photograph, "Jérusalem, Auberge d'Allemagne," by Auguste Salzmann (1824-1872), captures the stark beauty of a street corner in Jerusalem. Taken sometime between 1854 and 1859, the image showcases the city's historic architecture, focusing on a weathered stone wall with a large arched doorway. Salzmann, a pioneer of travel photography, utilized the medium to document the Middle East with a keen eye for detail. This photo, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, stands as a testament to the enduring power of architectural photography and the historical significance of the Holy City.