Interieur van de Al-Azhar-moskee, Caïro 1888 - 1895

"Interieur van de Al-Azhar-moskee, Caïro" is a black and white photograph by Jean Pascal Sébah, taken between 1888 and 1895. The photograph depicts the interior of the Al-Azhar Mosque in Cairo, Egypt, showcasing the mosque's intricate architecture, with its rows of columns supporting a vaulted ceiling. The photograph, now located in the Rijksmuseum, captures a moment of quiet contemplation within the mosque, providing a glimpse into Islamic architectural beauty and the daily life of worshippers. Sébah, known for his photographic documentation of Egyptian life, utilized a large format camera to capture the grandeur of the mosque's interior.