Ie Station. Jésus est condamné à mort. Une cour intérieure de la caserne turque où la tradition place l'endroit du prêtoire où Jésus fut jugé 1860

Louis de Clercq made this albumen silver print, titled "Ie Station. Jésus est condamné à mort," without a specific date. The photograph depicts what was believed to be the site of Jesus's trial, located in a courtyard of a Turkish barracks in Jerusalem. The image creates meaning through its stark visual codes and historical associations. De Clercq was a pioneering French photographer known for his documentation of the Middle East. His work reflects the 19th-century European fascination with the Holy Land and its role in biblical narratives. This interest was often intertwined with colonial and religious agendas. The photograph, with its focus on a site of religious significance within a Turkish military structure, subtly comments on the intersection of faith, power, and colonial presence. Understanding this photograph requires historical research into the socio-political context of 19th-century Jerusalem. By examining travelogues, religious texts, and colonial records, we can better appreciate the complex layers of meaning embedded in de Clercq's image.