The church of Baloukli, near Constantinople: interior. Steel engraving by T. Turnbull after T. Allom.
- Allom, Thomas, 1804-1872.
- Date:
- [between 1840 and 1849?]
- Reference:
- 2165011i
- Pictures
About this work
Description
Interior of the Greek church of Baloukli, originally Panagia Pege (Balikli Rum Kilisesi) in Istanbul. In the print, an artist is shown making paintings, while a patient lies on the floor being treated by the miraculous water. The interior of the church is seen beautifully ornamented and decorated with paintings and religious icons. The church is famous for its the spring with miraculous fish. These fish have been in the basin for centuries, giving the origin to the Turkish name of the complex (balikli, in Turkish meaning "place where there are fishes")
Publication/Creation
London ; Paris : Peter Jackson, [between 1840 and 1849?]
Physical description
1 print : steel engraving ; image 12.7 x 19.2 cm
Lettering
Greek church of Baloukli, near Constantinople. Attached to the spring of the miraculous fishes. Église grecque de Baloukli, auprès de Constantinople. T. Allom. Thos. Turnbull.
Reference
Wellcome Collection 2165011i
Type/Technique
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores