Gezicht op een put in Beër Sjeva before 1875

"Gezicht op een put in Beër Sjeva" (View of a Well in Beersheba) is a photograph by renowned British photographer Francis Frith, taken before 1875. The image depicts a simple landscape scene, likely taken during Frith’s travels in the Middle East. As a pioneer of travel photography, Frith documented various locations, capturing the essence of everyday life and landscapes. This photograph, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, showcases Frith’s keen eye for detail and his contribution to early photography. The image, measuring 104 mm in height and 154 mm in width, offers a glimpse into the well at Beersheba, a significant location in biblical history.