Verrijzeniskerk op de Olijfberg bij Jeruzalem 1857

Francis Frith’s 1857 photograph, "Verrijzeniskerk op de Olijfberg bij Jeruzalem" (The Church of the Ascension, Summit of Mount of Olives), captures the Church of the Ascension, a prominent religious site on the Mount of Olives, Jerusalem. Frith, a pioneer of travel photography, documented his journey through the Middle East with detailed and evocative images, capturing the landscape and architecture of the region with remarkable clarity. The photograph shows the Church of the Ascension as it appeared in the mid-19th century, surrounded by olive trees and the distinct landscape of the Mount of Olives, offering a glimpse into the historical and religious significance of the site.