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.
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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
Print
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

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