1910s Bethany Jerusalem Vintage Art Postcard, Grave of Lazarus by Perlburg
About This Vintage Postcard
Immerse yourself in the sacred history of the Holy Land with this artist signed postcard featuring the Grave of Lazarus in Bethany. The scene is a masterwork by Friedrich Perlberg, a renowned German Orientalist painter known for his romantic and detailed landscapes. The image captures the modest stone entrance to the traditional tomb where, according to biblical tradition, Jesus performed the miracle of raising Lazarus from the dead. Local figures in period dress, including a seated man and women carrying water, add a sense of daily life to the ancient site. This artwork is part of Perlberg's famous series documenting Palestine during the early twentieth century. It serves as a beautiful record of the historic and spiritual atmosphere of Bethany at the turn of the century.
Details
Era: Divided Back (c. 1909–1915)
City: Bethany (al-Eizariya)
State or Region: Near Jerusalem
Country: Palestine
Topic: Grave of Lazarus, Bethany History, Orientalist Art, Friedrich Perlberg, Biblical Sites, Holy Land Series
Condition: Uncirculated
Postage: None
Address Side: divided back
Orientation: Horizontal (Landscape)
Artist / Photographer: Friedrich Perlberg (1848–1921)
Publisher: C. Andelfinger & Cie (Munich) - Serie 782 Palästina No. 44
Printer: Printed in Germany
Print Type: Halftone Lithograph
Additional Information
The publisher imprint identifies the firm as C. Andelfinger & Cie based in Munich. This card belongs to their Palästina series under number 782. Friedrich Perlberg travel watercolors were highly prized during the Golden Age of postcards for their atmospheric and documentary quality. The manufacture date is narrowed to the years before the Great War based on the series publication and the style of the divided back. The card features titles in German, English, and French, illustrating its appeal to international pilgrims and travelers. This card remains a refined archival record of a site central to the Christian tradition.
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