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Themed collection - Lithograph collection - Passion of Christ
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Themed collection - Lithograph collection - Passion of Christ

Rare Religious Lithograph Collection: "Flowers of the Holy Land" (c. 1890) A remarkable set of four antique religious lithographs from the late 19th century, originally part of the prestigious "Flowers of the Holy Land" souvenir albums produced in Jerusalem. These cards served as high-quality mementos for pilgrims visiting the Holy Sites. They are notable for their multilingual captions, featuring titles in Greek, Russian, French, German, and English, reflecting the diverse international presence in Jerusalem during the late Ottoman period. The collection depicts the Passion of Christ in fine detail: -The Nailing to the Cross (Jesus est crucifié) -The Crucifixion (Le Crucifix) -The Descent from the Cross (Jésus descendu de la Croix) -The Entombment/Lamentation (Jésus mis dans le tombeau) Jerusalem (Holy Land), circa 1890, multi-tone lithography on heavy cardstock. Reverse Side: Features the English imprint "Flowers of The Holy Land" with the specific scene title. Good antique condition with a natural sepia patina. Note the original binding perforations at the top, which are characteristic of these albums. The cards are clean, with sharp imagery and no significant tears. The items will be carefully packed to ensure safe delivery and shipped with a tracking number.

No. 102754381

No longer available
Themed collection - Lithograph collection - Passion of Christ

Themed collection - Lithograph collection - Passion of Christ

Rare Religious Lithograph Collection: "Flowers of the Holy Land" (c. 1890)

A remarkable set of four antique religious lithographs from the late 19th century, originally part of the prestigious "Flowers of the Holy Land" souvenir albums produced in Jerusalem.
These cards served as high-quality mementos for pilgrims visiting the Holy Sites. They are notable for their multilingual captions, featuring titles in Greek, Russian, French, German, and English, reflecting the diverse international presence in Jerusalem during the late Ottoman period.

The collection depicts the Passion of Christ in fine detail:
-The Nailing to the Cross (Jesus est crucifié)
-The Crucifixion (Le Crucifix)
-The Descent from the Cross (Jésus descendu de la Croix)
-The Entombment/Lamentation (Jésus mis dans le tombeau)

Jerusalem (Holy Land), circa 1890, multi-tone lithography on heavy cardstock.
Reverse Side: Features the English imprint "Flowers of The Holy Land" with the specific scene title.

Good antique condition with a natural sepia patina. Note the original binding perforations at the top, which are characteristic of these albums. The cards are clean, with sharp imagery and no significant tears.

The items will be carefully packed to ensure safe delivery and shipped with a tracking number.


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