[Garden of Gethsemane and the Tomb of the Virgin, Jerusalem] by John Anthony

[Garden of Gethsemane and the Tomb of the Virgin, Jerusalem] 1860s

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photography, gelatin-silver-print, albumen-print

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organic shape

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landscape

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etching

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photography

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ancient-mediterranean

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orientalism

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gelatin-silver-print

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albumen-print

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realism

Dimensions: Image: 12.8 x 16.2 cm (5 1/16 x 6 3/8 in.) Mount: 27.7 x 37.5 cm (10 7/8 x 14 3/4 in.)

Copyright: Public Domain

John Anthony captured this view of the Garden of Gethsemane and the Tomb of the Virgin in Jerusalem with his camera sometime in the mid-19th century. The olive trees, ancient symbols of peace and resilience, dominate the scene, their presence a silent testament to centuries of history and faith. Consider the olive branch, a motif echoed through time, from ancient Greek supplications to modern emblems of diplomacy. Here, in Gethsemane, it takes on a deeper resonance, a visual echo of Christ's agony and prayer amidst the olive groves before his arrest. Note how the artist frames the tomb in the garden, a potent juxtaposition of mortality and enduring life. This composition evokes a powerful emotional response, engaging viewers on a subconscious level with themes of sacrifice, remembrance, and spiritual transcendence. The cyclical progression of life, death, and rebirth is embodied in this sacred space.

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