Steen van de balseming in de Heilig Grafkerk in Jeruzalem 1867 - 1885

Félix Bonfils was a French photographer known for his documentation of the Middle East in the 19th century. This 1867-1885 photograph, "Steen van de balseming in de Heilig Grafkerk in Jeruzalem" (The Stone of Anointing in the Holy Sepulchre Church in Jerusalem), captures the interior of the church, showcasing the stone where Jesus' body is believed to have been prepared for burial. The image highlights the architectural details of the church, including the elaborate stonework and the intricate candlesticks. Today, this photograph is part of the collection of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.