The Stone of Anointing, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem (La Pierre de l'Onction)

Cartographer / Artist: Félix Bonfils (Attributed)

Date Created: ca. 1880

Medium: Photograph

Physical Dimensions: 8.3 × 10.7 in (21.1 × 27.2 cm)

Geographic Scope: Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel

Archive Catalog ID: 187-28

Provenance: The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive

Collection: Bonfils Albumen Prints

An evocative late 19th-century albumen photograph capturing the solemnity of the Stone of Anointing (Stone of Unction) in Jerusalem's Church of the Holy Sepulchre, flanked by monumental ornate candlesticks and hung with traditional oil lamps beneath icons depicting the Entombment of Christ.

Condition: Excellent tonal range with rich sepia contrasts.. Minor edge wear and slight curling typical of unmounted albumen prints.. Faint silvering in the deep shadow areas near the bottom.. Very clean with no major foxing or tears.. Verso details. Overall light toning consistent with age.. Minor handling wear along the edges.. Handwritten pencil annotations on the left margin ("74. 32", "print on Col.", and "7/1881") and bottom margin ("187. 28").. No major tears, creases, or losses.

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The Stone of Anointing, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem (La Pierre de l'Onction)

By Félix Bonfils (Attributed)

Archival Overview & Authenticated Facts

Authentic period ca. 1880 Photograph by Félix Bonfils (Attributed) documenting Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel. Measures 8.3 × 10.7 in (21.1 × 27.2 cm). Verified original holding from the Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive.

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Physical Specifications & Details

Medium & Technique
Photograph
Sheet / Plate Size
8.3 × 10.7 in (21.1 × 27.2 cm)
Date / Era
ca. 1880
Geographic Scope
Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel
Archive Catalog ID
187-28
Provenance
The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive
Preservation & Condition Report
  • Excellent tonal range with rich sepia contrasts.
  • Minor edge wear and slight curling typical of unmounted albumen prints.
  • Faint silvering in the deep shadow areas near the bottom.
  • Very clean with no major foxing or tears.
  • Verso details
  • Overall light toning consistent with age.
  • Minor handling wear along the edges.
  • Handwritten pencil annotations on the left margin ("74
  • 32", "print on Col.", and "7/1881") and bottom margin ("187
  • 28").
  • No major tears, creases, or losses.

Historical Context & Archival Analysis

An evocative late 19th-century albumen photograph capturing the solemnity of the Stone of Anointing (Stone of Unction) in Jerusalem's Church of the Holy Sepulchre, flanked by monumental ornate candlesticks and hung with traditional oil lamps beneath icons depicting the Entombment of Christ.

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