Gezicht op Kafarnaüm en het Meer van Tiberias before 1875

This is Francis Frith's photograph of Capernaum and the Sea of Tiberias, immortalized on paper. Here, the serene expanse of water dominates the composition, evoking a sense of tranquility. Throughout art history, water carries profound symbolic weight, representing purity, renewal, and the subconscious. Think of the ancient Egyptians, who saw the Nile as the source of all life, or Botticelli’s Venus, rising from the sea, reborn. In this image, the Sea of Tiberias is not merely a body of water; it is a vessel of collective memory. The act of photographing this location connects Frith to countless pilgrims who have sought spiritual renewal at this sacred site. The sea's surface mirrors not only the sky but also the hopes, fears, and longings of generations. This image taps into our deepest emotions, reminding us of the cyclical nature of history and the enduring power of symbols.