Jardin de Gethsemani 1870s

Félix Bonfils's *Jardin de Gethsemani*, a sepia-toned photograph from the 1870s, captures the serene beauty of the Garden of Gethsemane in Jerusalem. Bonfils was a pioneering photographer who documented the Holy Land, producing images that blended artistic composition with historical and religious significance. The photograph shows the lush garden, enclosed by a white picket fence, with ancient olive trees and a small fountain in the center, all framed against the backdrop of the city walls. This image, now part of the Minneapolis Institute of Art's collection, exemplifies Bonfils's skill in capturing the visual poetry of sacred landscapes.