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Still imageSacelli D.N. Iesu Christi praesepia Sixto Papa V. conditi vestigium et pavimentum
An engraved floorplan of the Sistine Chapel in the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore.An engraved floorplan of the Sistine Chapel in the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore. -
Still imageSacelli Pauli V. Pont. Max. prospectus interior cum ea Basilicae Liberianae particula ex qua ad illud aditus est
An engraving depicting the entrance to the Borghese Chapel from the nave in the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore. Through the doorway, the altar of the Salus Populi Romani is visible.An engraving depicting the entrance to the Borghese Chapel from the nave in the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore. Through the doorway, the altar of the Salus Populi Romani is visible. -
Still imageSacelli Sanctae Mariae Maioris a Paulo PP. V. Conditi adiunctarumq[ue] ad varios usus aedium vestigium cum sacelli eiusdem pavimento
An engraved floorplan of the Borghese Chapel and adjoining rooms in the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore.An engraved floorplan of the Borghese Chapel and adjoining rooms in the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore. -
Still imageSacratissimi [Christi] corporis ara in medio Sixti V. sacello posita, in ea aeneum inauratum tabernaculum, quator aeneorum item angelor[us] innixum manibus, sub eadem sacrum Christi Domini praesepe
An engraving depicting the Sacramental altar in the Sistine Chapel in the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore.An engraving depicting the Sacramental altar in the Sistine Chapel in the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore. -
Still imageScala Santa di Sisto et Cavalli del Quirinale
A pair of engravings depicting the Scala Sancta at St. John Lateran and statues of the Dioscuri with horses which were moved to the Piazza del Quirinale, both of which were a part of Pope Sixtus V's urban reform program.A pair of engravings depicting the Scala Sancta at St. John Lateran and statues of the Dioscuri with horses which were moved to the Piazza del Quirinale, both of which were a part of Pope Sixtus V's urban reform program. -
Still imageSixti V. Pont. Max. effigies una cum rerum ab eo praecipue gestarum monumento scite eleganterq[ue] in pario marmore ad ipsius sepulchri ornatum exculpta
An engraving depicting the papal monument of Sixtus V in the Sistine Chapel in the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore. The monument sits on the eastern wall of the chapel and includes a statue of the pope as well as depictions of his life and works.An engraving depicting the papal monument of Sixtus V in the Sistine Chapel in the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore. The monument sits on the eastern wall of the chapel and includes a statue of the pope as well as depictions of his life and works. -
Still imageSolomon's Stables, Jerusalem
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view of "Solomon's Stables", a vaulted space beneath the Temple Mount. Today, it has been refurbished as the El-Marwani Mosque.A view of "Solomon's Stables", a vaulted space beneath the Temple Mount. Today, it has been refurbished as the El-Marwani Mosque. -
Still imageSolomon's Temple — the famous Schick model
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A model of Solomon's Temple designed by Conrad Schick.A model of Solomon's Temple designed by Conrad Schick. -
Still imageThe Dome of the Rock, site of Solomon's Temple, Jerusalem
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930The Dome of the Rock (Qubbat al-Ṣakhrah), a mosque, that sits on the Temple Mount in the location of Solomon's sacrifical altar.The Dome of the Rock (Qubbat al-Ṣakhrah), a mosque, that sits on the Temple Mount in the location of Solomon's sacrifical altar. -
Still imageThe Entry to the Conclave and the Temporary Rooms
A pair of woodcuts with captions depicting the cardinals entering the conclave (top) and two examples (one complete and one with the framing) of the temporary rooms set up to house the cardinals during the conclave (bottom).A pair of woodcuts with captions depicting the cardinals entering the conclave (top) and two examples (one complete and one with the framing) of the temporary rooms set up to house the cardinals during the conclave (bottom). -
Still imageThe Golden Gate
Bergheim, P.The Golden Gate, or Gate of Mercy, as seen looking southwest from the outside of the walls surrounding the Temple Mount. A local man stands in front of the gate facing the photographer, providing a measure of scale for the wall and gate.The Golden Gate, or Gate of Mercy, as seen looking southwest from the outside of the walls surrounding the Temple Mount. A local man stands in front of the gate facing the photographer, providing a measure of scale for the wall and gate. -
TextThe Holy Land, Egypt, Constantinople, Athens : a series of forty-eight photographs
Bedford, Francis, 1816-1894Summary: A selection of Francis Bedford's photographs taken during his accompaniment of the Prince of Wales during his tour of Egypt, Israel, Lebanon, Ottoman Turkey, and Greece in 1862. The photographs are accompanied by explanatory text, giving context for each of the sites and scenes displayed. The volume was published following a formal exhibition of Bedford's photographs in an effort to meet popular demand for Bedford's work.Summary: A selection of Francis Bedford's photographs taken during his accompaniment of the Prince of Wales during his tour of Egypt, Israel, Lebanon, Ottoman Turkey, and Greece in 1862. The photographs are accompanied by explanatory text, giving context for each of the sites and scenes displayed. The volume was published following a formal exhibition of Bedford's photographs in an effort to meet popular demand for Bedford's work. -
Still imageThe Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930An interior view of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre showing the Holy Sepulchre itself.An interior view of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre showing the Holy Sepulchre itself. -
Still imageThe Pulpit of Omar, Mosque el-Aksa, Jerusalem
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930An interior view of Masjid al-Aqṣá (Al-Aqsa Mosque) showing the Pulpit of Omar.An interior view of Masjid al-Aqṣá (Al-Aqsa Mosque) showing the Pulpit of Omar. -
Still imageThe Sacred Rock, where the Temple Altar stood, Mount Moriah, Jerusalem
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930Interior view of the Dome of the Rock (Qubbat al-Ṣakhrah) showing the sacred rock where the Temple altar previously stood.Interior view of the Dome of the Rock (Qubbat al-Ṣakhrah) showing the sacred rock where the Temple altar previously stood. -
Still imageThe beautiful Church of the Armenian Christians, Jerusalem
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930Interior view of the Cathedral of Saint Jaimes in Jerusalem, the principal church of the Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem.Interior view of the Cathedral of Saint Jaimes in Jerusalem, the principal church of the Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem. -
Still imageThe lonely Convent of Mar Saba, Wilderness of Judea
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930A view of the Mar Saba monastery, one of the oldest active monasteries in the world.A view of the Mar Saba monastery, one of the oldest active monasteries in the world. -
Still imageThe spot where the manger stood; grotto below Church of Nativity
Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930An interior view of the Church of the Nativity, showing the location where the manger stood.An interior view of the Church of the Nativity, showing the location where the manger stood. -
Still imageUn Billet Papal [et] la Structure ex la charpente des cellules des Cardinaux
Picart, Bernard, 1673-1733A pair of engravings depicting a representation of a ballot for a papal election (top) and a design for the structure of the temporary living spaces for Cardinals during the papal conclave (bottom).A pair of engravings depicting a representation of a ballot for a papal election (top) and a design for the structure of the temporary living spaces for Cardinals during the papal conclave (bottom). -
Still imageVeteris Liberianae Basilicae adiunctorumque aedificiorum vestigium
An engraved floorplan of the old Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore, including outlying structures.An engraved floorplan of the old Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore, including outlying structures. -
Still imageView of Constantinople from the Beyazit Tower
Bedford, Francis, 1816-1894A view of the Golden Horn (left) and the Bosporus Strait from the top of the Beyazit (Seraskier) Tower. In the center, the Yeni Cami (New Mosque) is visible just to the right of the Galata Bridge.A view of the Golden Horn (left) and the Bosporus Strait from the top of the Beyazit (Seraskier) Tower. In the center, the Yeni Cami (New Mosque) is visible just to the right of the Galata Bridge.