Binnenplaats van de moskee van Mohammed Ali in Caïro 1898

This 1898 photograph, “Binnenplaats van de moskee van Mohammed Ali in Caïro” by Johannes Lodewijk Heldring, captures the courtyard of the Mosque of Muhammad Ali in Cairo. The photograph, taken from a low vantage point, shows the intricate details of the mosque’s architecture, including the ornate arches and the patterned floor tiles. The perspective emphasizes the grandeur and scale of the mosque, one of the most iconic landmarks in Cairo, Egypt. Heldring was a Dutch photographer known for his documentary work, capturing the beauty of the world around him through his lens.