Photographic Facsimiles of the Remains of the Epistles of Clement of Rome. Made from the Unique Copy Preserved in the Codex Alexandrinus. 1856

"Photographic Facsimiles of the Remains of the Epistles of Clement of Rome. Made from the Unique Copy Preserved in the Codex Alexandrinus." is a pair of photographic prints created by Roger Fenton in 1856. These photographs document the ancient text of the Epistles of Clement, an early Christian text, using the Codex Alexandrinus, one of the oldest complete manuscripts of the Bible. The images are taken from the pages of the Codex, revealing the fragile state of the parchment and the delicate lettering. Fenton's work highlights the importance of preserving this historical artifact and showcases the power of photography to document cultural heritage.