Gezicht op de Hermonberg c. 1850 - 1865

"Gezicht op de Hermonberg" (c. 1850 - 1865) is a black and white photograph by the English photographer Francis Frith (1822-1898), depicting a rocky landscape of Mount Hermon in the Middle East. This albumen print, now in the collection of the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to Frith's groundbreaking work in travel photography, capturing a sense of place and the beauty of the natural world in intricate detail. The image's subdued tones and composition create a sense of serenity and grandeur, reflecting the photographer's aim to capture the essence of the biblical location for a Western audience.