Piscine probatique ou de Bethesda, intérieur (No. 958 bis)

Cartographer / Artist: Félix Bonfils

Date Created: c. 1870-1880s

Medium: Photograph

Physical Dimensions: 9.1 × 10.5 in (23.1 × 26.7 cm)

Geographic Scope: Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel

Archive Catalog ID: 24

Provenance: The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive

Collection: Bonfils Albumen Prints

An evocative late-19th-century albumen photograph by the prominent French studio of Félix Bonfils, capturing the atmospheric, vaulted stone interior of the historic Pool of Bethesda in Jerusalem.

Condition: Minor corner chipping and wear at the top. left edge.. Light, age. appropriate toning consistent with 19th. century photographic processes.. Strong contrast and sepia tones preserved in the central image area.. Verso details. Overall very clean and well. preserved verso sheet.. Minor soft creasing along the left edge.. Faint ghosting from the print side visible under direct light.. Handwritten notations in pencil. "24" in the center, "73137. 28" at the bottom right, and "Alfred" at the bottom left.

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Bonfils Albumen Prints•c. 1870-1880s

Piscine probatique ou de Bethesda, intérieur (No. 958 bis)

By Félix Bonfils

Archival Overview & Authenticated Facts

Authentic period c. 1870-1880s Photograph by Félix Bonfils documenting Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel. Measures 9.1 × 10.5 in (23.1 × 26.7 cm). Verified original holding from the Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive.

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Physical Specifications & Details

Medium & Technique
Photograph
Sheet / Plate Size
9.1 × 10.5 in (23.1 × 26.7 cm)
Date / Era
c. 1870-1880s
Geographic Scope
Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel
Archive Catalog ID
24
Provenance
The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive
Preservation & Condition Report
  • Minor corner chipping and wear at the top
  • left edge.
  • Light, age
  • appropriate toning consistent with 19th
  • century photographic processes.
  • Strong contrast and sepia tones preserved in the central image area.
  • Verso details
  • Overall very clean and well
  • preserved verso sheet.
  • Minor soft creasing along the left edge.
  • Faint ghosting from the print side visible under direct light.
  • Handwritten notations in pencil
  • "24" in the center, "73137
  • 28" at the bottom right, and "Alfred" at the bottom left.

Historical Context & Archival Analysis

An evocative late-19th-century albumen photograph by the prominent French studio of Félix Bonfils, capturing the atmospheric, vaulted stone interior of the historic Pool of Bethesda in Jerusalem.

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