Binnenplaats van de Grote Moskee van Damascus c. 1867 - 1877

This photograph, taken by Félix Bonfils, captures the courtyard of the Great Mosque of Damascus, a significant site of Islamic architecture. Created between 1867 and 1877, the image showcases the mosque's intricate details, including the colonnades, the central pavilion, and the minaret in the distance. Bonfils, a renowned photographer of the Middle East, documented the region's architectural marvels, offering a glimpse into a different world for a European audience. The image, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to the enduring power of photography to transport viewers across time and space.