Gezicht op de Heilig Grafkerk te Jeruzalem 1854 - 1856

Auguste Salzmann captured this image of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem using a paper negative. Note the domes, powerful symbols of the heavens. These rounded forms, reminiscent of ancient Roman mausoleums, transcend their architectural function. Think of the Pantheon, whose oculus connects the earthly space below to the celestial sphere. This visual language, crossing cultures and centuries, is far from coincidental. The dome is not merely a roof but a representation of the cosmos itself. The domes in Salzmann's photograph are not simply structural; they are imbued with the spiritual weight of millennia, a testament to humanity's enduring quest to bridge the gap between the terrestrial and the divine. This quest resonates deep within our collective psyche, a timeless echo in stone.