City Wall Collection (#4)

Plan of Baghdad, from an English translation of Les Six Voyages de J. B
XCF347824 Plan of Baghdad, from an English translation of Les Six Voyages de J.B. Tavernier (engraving) by English School; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Purana Qila, Delhi, (pencil and w / c)
1196906 The Purana Qila, Delhi, (pencil and w/c) by Daniell, Thomas (1749-1840) & William (1769-1837); 44.2x62.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

View of Bologna (engraving)
1127137 View of Bologna (engraving) by Italian School, (16th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: Vue de Bologne See also 1127136); eArchives Charmet; Italian

St. Paul let down by night in a basket from the walls of Damascus
CTS366768 St. Paul let down by night in a basket from the walls of Damascus (pen & brown ink with wash on paper) by Vaga, Perino del (Pietro Buonaccorsi) (1501-47)

Back of the George Inn, Narrow Wine Street, on City Wall (pencil & w / c on paper
2832165 Back of the George Inn, Narrow Wine Street, on City Wall (pencil & w/c on paper) by O Neill, Hugh (1784-1824); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Eastgate, Chester (colour photo)
3094925 Eastgate, Chester (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eastgate, Chester. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

London in the Year 1560 (engraving)
1594517 London in the Year 1560 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London in the Year 1560. Illustration for The Pictorial Times, 2 October 1847)

The North Gate, Baghdad (w / c on paper)
PNH356665 The North Gate, Baghdad (w/c on paper) by Melville, Arthur (1855-1904); 37x51 cm; Private Collection; Photo ePeter Nahum at The Leicester Galleries, London; Scottish, out of copyright

Effects of Good Government, c. 1338 (fresco)
ALI291658 Effects of Good Government, c.1338 (fresco) by Lorenzetti, Ambrogio (1285-c.1348); Palazzo Pubblico, Siena, Italy; (add.info.: Effets du Bon Gouvernement; ); Alinari

An Extensive View of the Port of Alexandria with a British Man O
RAF145709 An Extensive View of the Port of Alexandria with a British Man O War at Anchor (oil on canvas) by Cook, J. (18th century); Private Collection; Photo eRafael Valls Gallery, London

Plan of Baghdad, from Les Six Voyages de J. B. Tavernier
XIR169311 Plan of Baghdad, from Les Six Voyages de J. B. Tavernier, 1676 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (17th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Ms 493 fol. 1r The Works of Virgil with Commentary by Servius, The Bucolics
XIR50933 Ms 493 fol.1r The Works of Virgil with Commentary by Servius, The Bucolics, King sitting on his throne surrounded by his guards in front of a fortified town, France

The Meeting at the Golden Gate, c. 1305 (fresco) Gate in Jerusalem, c. 1305 (fresco)
BEN65216 The Meeting at the Golden Gate, c.1305 (fresco) Gate in Jerusalem, c.1305 (fresco) by Giotto (Giotto di Bondone) (c.1266-1337); Scrovegni (Arena) Chapel, Padua

A pair of pottery wall plaques, depicting medieval scenes of huntsmen with hounds
1194914 A pair of pottery wall plaques, depicting medieval scenes of huntsmen with hounds, (ceramic, ebonised and gilt wooden frames) by Deck

A Canal by a Town Wall with Labourers Unloading Timber, c. 1650 (oil on canvas)
2619686 A Canal by a Town Wall with Labourers Unloading Timber, c.1650 (oil on canvas) by Asch, Pieter Jansz. van (1603-78); 53x76 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Historic Stones of Ireland, Limerick (engraving)
6016552 Historic Stones of Ireland, Limerick (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Historic Stones of Ireland, Limerick)

A River Landscape with a Medieval Town, 1652 (oil on panel)
5888698 A River Landscape with a Medieval Town, 1652 (oil on panel) by Staveren, Jan Adriansz van (1625-68); 32x45 cm; Private Collection; eLawrence Steigrad Fine Arts, New York; Dutch

Map of Berlin and Coelln, 1688 (engraving)
AGD355556 Map of Berlin and Coelln, 1688 (engraving) by Schultz, Joh. Bernhard (fl.1688); 47.5x142.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Capture of Calais by the French in 1558 (enamel)
XIR143452 The Capture of Calais by the French in 1558 (enamel) by Limosin, Leonard (c.1505-77); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Francis)

Ms Fr. 6465 fol. 202 Entry of Louis VII (c. 1120-80) King of France and Conrad III
XIR154771 Ms Fr. 6465 fol.202 Entry of Louis VII (c.1120-80) King of France and Conrad III (1093-1152) King of Germany into Constantinople during the Crusades

Knights Templar before Jerusalem, from Le Roman de Godefroi de Bouillon (vellum)
EDI193074 Knights Templar before Jerusalem, from Le Roman de Godefroi de Bouillon (vellum) by French School, (14th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

St. George and the Dragon, detail of the princess (panel) (detail of 85551)
BEN85552 St. George and the Dragon, detail of the princess (panel) (detail of 85551) by Uccello, Paolo (1397-1475); Musee Jacquemart-Andre, Paris, France; Photo eRaffaello Bencini; Italian

View of Jerusalem, from the Atlas Le Theatre des Cites du Monde by Georg Braun
CHT207412 View of Jerusalem, from the Atlas Le Theatre des Cites du Monde by Georg Braun, published Cologne, 1599 (colour engraving) by Hogenberg, Franz (1540-c.1590); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

The Citadel of Jerusalem, April 19th 1841, plate 24 from Volume I of
528570 The Citadel of Jerusalem, April 19th 1841, plate 24 from Volume I of The Holy Land, engraved by Louis Haghe (1806-85) pub

Joan of Arc at the Siege of Orleans, c. 1900 (colour litho)
CHT420071 Joan of Arc at the Siege of Orleans, c.1900 (colour litho) by Lix, Frederic Theodore (1830-97) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Castle Ditch and Wall from Queens Bridge, City Wall on left
2832361 Castle Ditch and Wall from Queens Bridge, City Wall on left, 1820 (pencil & w/c on paper) by O Neill, Hugh (1784-1824); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Shanghai, the Piece-Goods Temple, City Wall (colour litho)
3624236 Shanghai, the Piece-Goods Temple, City Wall (colour litho) by Liddell, Thomas Hodgson (1860-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shanghai, the Piece-Goods Temple, City Wall)

West Gate Winchester looking West, c. 1830 (engraving)
3058219 West Gate Winchester looking West, c.1830 (engraving) by Carter, Owen Brown (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

West Gate Winchester, c. 1830 (engraving)
3058218 West Gate Winchester, c.1830 (engraving) by Carter, Owen Brown (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Engraved by J.Le Kuex for Picturesque Memorials of Winchester one of two surviving)

Sketches of the Ruins of Ephesus (engraving)
1591792 Sketches of the Ruins of Ephesus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches of the Ruins of Ephesus)

Scenes from the Life of Christ, from the Spanish Chapel, c. 1365 (fresco)
BAT309485 Scenes from the Life of Christ, from the Spanish Chapel, c.1365 (fresco) by Andrea di Bonaiuto (Andrea da Firenze) (fl.1343-77); Santa Maria Novella, Florence

Panoramic view of Canterbury in the sixteenth century, illustration from
STC393378 Panoramic view of Canterbury in the sixteenth century, illustration from The Church of England: A History for the People by H.D.M. Spence-Jones, pub

St. John sees the resurrection of the two witness, as people flee the city walls, c
1767807 St. John sees the resurrection of the two witness, as people flee the city walls, c.1820 (Pen, ink, watercolour and gilt on paper) by Russian School (19th century)

Walgate Bar, York, (pencil, watercolour and bodycolour)
651875 Walgate Bar, York, (pencil, watercolour and bodycolour) by Rayner, Louise Ingram (1832-1924); 42.5x65.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Walgate Bar, York. Louise Rayner (1832-1924)

Fr 6465 f. 22 Entry of Louis VII into Constantinople with Emperor Conrad III during
REV38992 Fr 6465 f.22 Entry of Louis VII into Constantinople with Emperor Conrad III during the Crusades, 1147-9 (vellum) (see also 154771) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Nationale

View of Mecca, from Entwurf einer historischen Architektur, 1721 (engraving)
STC132755 View of Mecca, from Entwurf einer historischen Architektur, 1721 (engraving) by Fischer von Erlach, Johann Bernhard (1656-1723) (after)

Effects of Good Government in the Countryside, 1388-40 (fresco)
ALI136325 Effects of Good Government in the Countryside, 1388-40 (fresco) by Lorenzetti, Ambrogio (1285-c.1348); Palazzo Pubblico, Siena, Italy; Alinari

The Cowgate, from the College Wynd to the Grassmarket (engraving)
5203142 The Cowgate, from the College Wynd to the Grassmarket (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cowgate, from the College Wynd to the Grassmarket)

Hector Taking Leave of Andromache, 1727 (oil on canvas)
990417 Hector Taking Leave of Andromache, 1727 (oil on canvas) by Restout, Jean II (1692-1768); 129x192 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Hector Taking Leave of Andromache)

Vadersolstavlan, 1636 (oil on panel)
LEE57749 VAadersolstavlan, 1636 (oil on panel) by Elbfas, Jacob Heinrich (c.1600-1664); 163x110 cm; Stockholm, Sweden; (add.info)

The Moscow Kremlin in the time of Tsar Ivan III (1440-1505) (crayon)
BAL209482 The Moscow Kremlin in the time of Tsar Ivan III (1440-1505) (crayon) by Vasnetsov, Apollinari Mikhailovich (1856-1933); Memorial Estate Museum, Kislovodsk, Russia; Russian, out of copyright

Burmah, Views in Mandalay (engraving)
1045218 Burmah, Views in Mandalay (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Burmah, Views in Mandalay)

The Colquhoun Expedition (engraving)
1061243 The Colquhoun Expedition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Colquhoun Expedition)

View of Bologna (engraving)
1127136 View of Bologna (engraving) by Italian School, (16th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: Vue de Bologne ); eArchives Charmet; Italian, out of copyright

Manchurian Deities (engraving)
1107930 Manchurian Deities (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Manchurian Deities)

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Discover the enchantment of city walls around the world. From the captivating Bab al Yemen in Yemen to the picturesque walled town and Chateau of Amboise reflected in the River Loire, these structures transport us through time. In England, marvel at both the old city wall and York Minster as they stand side by side in York, offering a glimpse into centuries past. The Helpoort in Mstricht, Netherlands showcases an ancient gateway that once protected this historic city. Meanwhile, Baku's UNESCO World Heritage site boasts a stunning fountain nestled within its gated city wall. Verulamium in St Albans takes us back to Roman times with remnants of its ancient fortifications still visible today. Gotland Island's Visby presents a 12th-century city wall that remains remarkably intact, allowing visitors to step into medieval history. Jerusalem's Old City beckons with its timeless allure as we gaze towards Damascus Gate from within its protective embrace. Carcassonne in France captivates with its well-preserved ramparts and towers that have stood strong for centuries. Even London has tales to tell through its remaining sections of London Wall East of Smithfield captured beautifully in Civitas Londinium woodblock print. Finally, Kruttornet Tower stands tall amidst Visby's fortified walls on Gotland Island. These remarkable they are not just physical barriers but gateways to our collective heritage - testaments to human ingenuity and resilience throughout history.