Groepsportret van drie onbekende bedoeïenensjeiks, Judea c. 1867 - 1877

Félix Bonfils, a renowned photographer of the 19th century, captured this "Groepsportret van drie onbekende bedoeïenensjeiks, Judea" around 1867-1877. The photograph, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts three Bedouin sheikhs, posing with traditional attire and weapons in the Judean desert, showcasing the photographer's keen eye for capturing details of daily life in the Middle East during a time of great cultural change.