Gezicht op de Olijfberg in Jeruzalem c. 1867 - 1895

"Gezicht op de Olijfberg in Jeruzalem" (View of the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem) is a photograph by the Maison Bonfils, a photography studio established in the mid-19th century. The photograph, created between 1867 and 1895, captures a panoramic view of the Mount of Olives, a prominent hill overlooking the Old City of Jerusalem. The image shows a winding road leading up to the mountain, dotted with trees and olive groves, revealing a distinctive landscape with historical and religious significance. The Maison Bonfils studio, known for its photographic documentation of the Holy Land, aimed to document the historical sites for a broad audience. The photograph, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, serves as a historical record of the Mount of Olives, showcasing its iconic landscape.