Graf van de Maagd Maria en de Grot van de Doodsangst in Jeruzalem c. 1867 - 1895

This photograph by Maison Bonfils, titled "Graf van de Maagd Maria en de Grot van de Doodsangst in Jeruzalem," depicts the Tomb of the Virgin Mary and the Cave of Agony in Jerusalem, a site of great religious significance for Christians. The image, likely taken between 1867 and 1895, captures the architectural detail of the structure, showcasing the arched entranceway and the surrounding stonework. The presence of figures in the scene, including individuals dressed in traditional attire, adds a sense of scale and human connection to the sacred space. This photograph is an example of 19th-century photographic documentation of religious sites in the Holy Land, a genre that aimed to capture and disseminate images of important religious locations for both scholarly and devotional purposes.