Jérusalem, croix en argent ciselé, donnée par Louis XIII à l'Eglise du Saint Sépulcre 1854 - 1859

"Jérusalem, croix en argent ciselé, donnée par Louis XIII à l'Eglise du Saint Sépulcre" is a photograph taken by Auguste Salzmann between 1854 and 1859. It depicts a silver, chiseled cross given by King Louis XIII to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. This is one of many photographs Salzmann took during his travels through the Holy Land, a collection now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. This photograph stands out for its meticulous detail and sharp clarity, demonstrating Salzmann's mastery of the photographic process. This image provides an intriguing glimpse into religious history and artistry through a 19th-century lens.