Jérusalem. (Environs) Montagne de Sion. Cenacle et Maison de Caiphe. 1860

"Jérusalem. (Environs) Montagne de Sion. Cenacle et Maison de Caiphe" is a photograph by Louis de Clercq, taken in 1860. The image depicts a view of the Cenacle and the House of Caiaphas on Mount Zion in Jerusalem. The foreground is dominated by a field of tombstones, emphasizing the historic and religious significance of the location. De Clercq's use of a panoramic format captures the vastness of the landscape and the importance of these religious landmarks. The photograph, now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, provides a glimpse into the historical context of Jerusalem in the mid-19th century.