"Transylvanian" rug with two columns, Western Turkey, 17th century, Ottoman Empire. Brukenthal Museum (inv. no. 1627), Sibiu. Formerly Asylum Church of Sibiu. 122 x 168 cm. 1600 knots/pdm2

Here is an early 20th century (1906) photograph taken by Emil Fischer of the Asylum Church (Biserica Azilului) in Sibiu, Romania (also known as the Azilului Church). This modest Gothic-style building, located at Strada Azilului 4, was originally part of a medieval hospital complex dating back to around 1292 and served as a church for residents and patients. It was administered by the Saxon community and features elements such as the oldest bell in Sibiu (from 1509)

The photo shows how the rugs were used inside the church.

Emil Fischer (1873-1965), a prominent Transylvanian photographer, documented many architectural landmarks of the region, including this structure. His photographs are housed in the Brukenthal National Museum in Sibiu, where a permanent exhibition showcases his work and photographic equipment