Jérusalem, Mosquée d'Omar, côté ouest 1854 - 1859

This 19th-century photograph, "Jérusalem, Mosquée d'Omar, côté ouest," by Auguste Salzmann, captures the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem from a distant perspective. The image, taken between 1854 and 1859, uses a high vantage point to emphasize the mosque's imposing presence in the city's landscape. The clarity and detail of the photograph, a hallmark of Salzmann's work, showcase his mastery of the calotype process and his keen eye for capturing architectural grandeur and the natural beauty of the Holy Land. This photograph is a significant example of early photography's ability to document and present historical and culturally important sites.