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Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem – Hand-Colored Steel Engraving by Thomas Allom and H. Griffith, 1844 - A striking 19th-century steel engraving of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, drawn by the acclaimed British artist Thomas Allom and engraved by H. Griffith. This highly detailed and atmospheric interior view captures pilgrims gathered around the Edicule of the Holy Sepulchre, framed by ornate hanging lamps and rich architectural elements. Published by Fisher, Son & Co., London and Paris, 1844. Title printed in English and French beneath the image: “Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem / Église du Saint-Sépulcre, Jérusalem.” • Drawn by: T. Allom • Engraved by: H. Griffith • Published: 1844, Fisher, Son & Co., London & Paris • Technique: Steel engraving, hand-colored • Condition: Minor foxing to margins, excellent coloring, preserved under mat • Dimensions (approx. sheet): 29×21 cm; image: ca. 18×13 cm A rare and finely executed view of one of Christianity’s holiest sites, ideal for collectors of historical prints and Holy Land imagery.