Portes du Saint Sépulcre (Doors of the Holy Sepulchre)

Cartographer / Artist: Félix Bonfils

Date Created: c. 1875

Medium: Photograph

Physical Dimensions: 8.58 × 11.02 in (21.8 × 28.0 cm)

Geographic Scope: Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel

Archive Catalog ID: 5016-28

Provenance: The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive

Collection: Bonfils Albumen Prints

This evocative late-19th-century albumen photograph by renowned studio photographer Félix Bonfils documents the historic Romanesque double-arched entrance of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, featuring Orthodox clergy, pilgrims, and local merchants in the parvis.

Condition: Excellent overall condition with crisp details and rich contrast typical of Bonfils' high. quality prints.. Slight handling wear and minimal waviness near the top edge.. Faintly visible original pencil. written caption in the lower. left and the signature "Bonfils" in the lower. right corner.. Verso details. Mild, even toning across the sheet. Penciled inventory code "(5016. 28)" near the upper edge. Minor handling creases and edge wear consistent with age

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Portes du Saint Sépulcre (Doors of the Holy Sepulchre)

By Félix Bonfils

Archival Overview & Authenticated Facts

Authentic period c. 1875 Photograph by Félix Bonfils documenting Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel. Measures 8.58 × 11.02 in (21.8 × 28.0 cm). Verified original holding from the Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive.

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Physical Specifications & Details

Medium & Technique
Photograph
Sheet / Plate Size
8.58 × 11.02 in (21.8 × 28.0 cm)
Date / Era
c. 1875
Geographic Scope
Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel
Archive Catalog ID
5016-28
Provenance
The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive
Preservation & Condition Report
  • Excellent overall condition with crisp details and rich contrast typical of Bonfils' high
  • quality prints.
  • Slight handling wear and minimal waviness near the top edge.
  • Faintly visible original pencil
  • written caption in the lower
  • left and the signature "Bonfils" in the lower
  • right corner.
  • Verso details
  • Mild, even toning across the sheet
  • Penciled inventory code "(5016
  • 28)" near the upper edge
  • Minor handling creases and edge wear consistent with age

Historical Context & Archival Analysis

This evocative late-19th-century albumen photograph by renowned studio photographer Félix Bonfils documents the historic Romanesque double-arched entrance of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, featuring Orthodox clergy, pilgrims, and local merchants in the parvis.

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