Portret van Harootiun Vehabedian, Armeense patriarch van Jeruzalem c. 1890 - 1895

This anonymous photograph from the late 19th century depicts Harootiun Vehabedian, the Armenian Patriarch of Jerusalem. The portrait shows the patriarch seated with a solemn expression, his hands clasped and holding a rosary. He is adorned with a richly decorated cassock, a tall mitre, and a long chain with many medals. This formal portrait captures the patriarchal authority and religious status of Harootiun Vehabedian, providing valuable insight into Armenian religious leadership in Jerusalem during the late 19th century.