Fiorillo (1847-1898), Old Olive Tree, Garden Of Gethsemane, Jerusalem Circa 1870 Photograph

Vintage albumen print photograph of an old olive tree in the Garden of Gethsemane, Jerusalem, circa 1870, by Liugi Fiorillo. This magnificent albumen print captures a serene view of the Garden of Gethsemane in Jerusalem, with its centuries-old olive trees and the silhouette of a monk observing the scene. The sepia tones characteristic of albumen prints enhance the historical and spiritual atmosphere of the place. The Garden of Gethsemane, located at the foot of the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem, is one of the most symbolically significant sites for Christians. The garden is dominated by ancient olive trees, some dating back over 2,000 years. Luigi Fiorillo (1847–1898) was an Italian photographer active primarily in North Africa and the Middle East from the 1870s onwards. - Mounted 40x50cm - Photo size 19.5x26cm. Link to the website: https://www.lavalisearlesienne.com/product-page/fiorillo-1847-1898-vieil-olivier-jardin-de-geths%C3%A9manie-jerusalem-circa-1870