Jérusalem, Vallée de Hinnom, Retraite des Apôtres 1854 - 1859

This salt print photograph by Auguste Salzmann depicts a dark cave entrance carved into the rock face, possibly a tomb. The image, titled “Jérusalem, Vallée de Hinnom, Retraite des Apôtres” (Jerusalem, Valley of Hinnom, Retreat of the Apostles), was taken between 1854 and 1859 during Salzmann's travels through the Holy Land. The photographer was known for his large-scale, detailed photographic documentation of the region, which captured the landscape, architecture, and people of Palestine. This image exemplifies Salzmann's focus on the sacred sites and historical significance of Jerusalem.