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The River Jordan - John Cramb (Active 1850-1860) (Photographer-Fotoğrafçı) - 1850's-1860's
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The River Jordan

ArtistJohn Cramb (Active 1850-1860) (Photographer-Fotoğrafçı)
EngraverR.Dawson
Date1850's-1860's
TechniqueSteel Engraving
CategoryUncategorized
SourceWilliam Collins, Glasgow

Description

This engraving depicts a tranquil section of the Jordan River. The composition features pilgrims or local figures standing on the riverbank. The reflections on the water's surface carry sacred meaning in Christian tradition, particularly alluding to spiritual purification rituals such as Jesus' baptism. The work combines both the serene beauty of nature and the profound theological symbolism of this region, capturing the mystical atmosphere of the sacred site.