"Jerusalem, Enceinte du Temple, Porte dorée". 1854-56. Salt print from paper negative. 32,5 x 23,4 cm. Mounted to original board (some light foxing), photographer's credit, title and publisher's name printed below the image on the mount. Printed by Blanquart-Evrard. "The Golden Gate" is one of the most important gates because of its special meaning for all three religions - Judaism, Christianity and Islam. According to Jewish tradition, the Messiah will enter the city through this gate. According to Christian tradition, Jesus came through this gate on his last visit to Jerusalem, and Muslims believe that this will be the place of judgment. This gate has been sealed for hundreds of years, and it is said that it will open miraculously upon the coming of the Messiah and the resurrection of the dead. – Minimal fading in edges, retouched spot in lower right corner, otherwise in very good condition.
"Jerusalem, Enceinte du Temple, Porte dorée". 1854-56. Salt print from paper negative. 32,5 x 23,4 cm. Mounted to original board (some light foxing), photographer's credit, title and publisher's name printed below the image on the mount. Printed by Blanquart-Evrard. "The Golden Gate" is one of the most important gates because of its special meaning for all three religions - Judaism, Christianity and Islam. According to Jewish tradition, the Messiah will enter the city through this gate. According to Christian tradition, Jesus came through this gate on his last visit to Jerusalem, and Muslims believe that this will be the place of judgment. This gate has been sealed for hundreds of years, and it is said that it will open miraculously upon the coming of the Messiah and the resurrection of the dead. – Minimal fading in edges, retouched spot in lower right corner, otherwise in very good condition.
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