Jerusalem, Etude et reproduction photographique des monuments de la ville sainte depuis l' époque judaique jusqu'à nos jours 1856 1854 - 1859

This 1856 title page, "Jerusalem, Etude et Reproduction Photographique des Monuments de la Ville Sainte depuis l'époque judaïque jusqu'à nos jours", was created by French photographer Auguste Salzmann between 1854 and 1859. The title reveals that the book was a collection of photographs of Jerusalem, focusing on the city's historical monuments. Salzmann's work, commissioned by the French Ministry of Public Instruction, offers a unique glimpse into the city's architecture and history, showcasing its evolution from the Judaic era to the mid-19th century. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, NY, houses this important piece of photographic documentation.