Gezicht op de Al-Azhar-moskee in Caïro by C. & G. Zangaki

Gezicht op de Al-Azhar-moskee in Caïro c. 1870 - 1910

aged paper

toned paper

homemade paper

ink paper printed

incomplete sketchy

white palette

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

pencil art

watercolor

"Gezicht op de Al-Azhar-moskee in Caïro" is a photographic artwork capturing the Al-Azhar mosque in Cairo, Egypt, created by C. & G. Zangaki between 1870 and 1910. This photo, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases the intricate architectural details of the mosque, including its minarets and dome. The photograph captures the mosque from a unique perspective, showcasing the complex and layered structure of the building. It offers a glimpse into the historical and religious significance of this important mosque.