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The image shows an aerial view of a historical city map, focusing on Jerusalem. The perspective is elevated, offering a comprehensive view of the cityscape and surrounding areas. The horizon is visible, with faintly drawn additional settlements or structures in the distance. The illustration features detailed linework defining buildings, city walls, and topographical features like hills and valleys. The color palette is monochromatic, mainly sepia tones, giving it an antique appearance. The image depicts the dense clustering of buildings and landmarks within the city walls, with the landscape gently sloping away outside the city towards the horizon, including smaller structures and natural terrain.
National Gallery of Art · Print
Aerial View of the City of Jerusalem
Jacques Callot
- Date
- 1619
- Medium
- etching and engraving on laid paper [restrike]
- Dimensions
- sheet: 71 × 46.5 cm (27 15/16 × 18 5/16 in.)
- Classification
- Accession number
- 1986.50.165
- Credit line
- Transferred from The Library of Congress
- Time span
- 1601 to 1650
- Department
- CG-E
Portfolio and series
- Series
- Guide Book to Buildings in the Holy Land: pl.36
Subjects and terms
- French
- Landscape
- City
- Wall
- Writing
NGA object ID 67844. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.