Photographing section of ceiling at St. Catherine monastery
- Title
- Photographing section of ceiling at St. Catherine monastery
- Description
- A man is seen standing on scaffolding inside Saint Catherine Monastery, photographing a section of the ceiling adorned with intricate religious frescoes. The scaffold allows him to closely capture the details of the artwork, which features depictions of saints and biblical scenes. The surrounding architectural elements, including arched windows and a richly decorated canopy, frame the scene, highlighting the monastery's historical and artistic significance. This image documents the meticulous effort involved in preserving and studying the intricate artistry of this ancient site.
- Publisher
- Bentley Image Bank, Bentley Historical Library
- Source
- George and Ilene Forsyth papers; Forsyth, George H.
- Type
- Image
- Format
- jpeg
- Date
- 1960-1979 (ca.)
- Item sets
- George Forsyth Journals Item Set
- Site pages
- St. Catherine Monastery, Mount Sinai, Egypt
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