City Walls Collection (#2)

Croatia, Dubrovnik, Sunset over Banya Beech

Troops in front of city gate. Creator: Romeyn de Hooghe
Troops in front of city gate

The Storming of Delhi, the Cashmere Gate, 1857. Creator: Unknown
The Storming of Delhi, the Cashmere Gate, 1857. This spirited Engraving, from an original Sketch, represents tha exciting scene of the storming of Delhi, at the Cashmere gate, by our brave troops

Progress of the Prince of Wales in British North America - Quebec, Canada East... 1860. Creator: Unknown
Progress of the Prince of Wales in British North America - Quebec, Canada East - from a drawing by our special artist, G. H. Andrews, 1860. The future King Edward VII visits North America

View of Capua, from Monte St. Angelo - from a sketch by our special artist, Frank Vizetelly, 1860. Creator: Unknown
View of Capua, from Monte St. Angelo - from a sketch by our special artist, Frank Vizetelly, 1860. The Sketch from which our Engraving is taken was made...shortly before the battle on the Volturno

The city of Antioch, 1860. Creator: Unknown
The city of Antioch, 1860. A glimpse of Antioch is caught from the shoulders of Mount Casius. This grand, bare peak, 5700 feet high, rises abruptly from the sea

Lisbon Captured by French Troops under Robert of Normandy. Creator: Crispijn van de Passe
Lisbon Captured by French Troops under Robert of Normandy

Tien-Tsin, on the banks of the Peiho River, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Tien-Tsin, on the banks of the Peiho River, 1860. The British in China. Small vessels only can approach the mouth of the Peiho River

The Entry into Jerusalem, mid-late 17th century. Creator: Willem van Herp
The Entry into Jerusalem, mid-late 17th century. Christ rides a donkey into Jerusalem. He blesses the multitude as a woman spreads a cloak on the ground to welcome him. People hold palm fronds

View towards Visby ring wall. Creator: Victor Forssell
View towards Visby ring wall, Unknown date

Single Leaf of Elephants on a River Bank, late 10th century AH/AD 16th-early 11th century AH... Creator: Unknown
Single Leaf of Elephants on a River Bank, late 10th century AH/AD 16th-early 11th century AH/AD 17th century. This Mughal painting depicts elephants on the bank of a river in a rocky landscape with a

The Medieval Walls of Nijmegen, 1643. Creator: Jan van Goyen
The Medieval Walls of Nijmegen, 1643. The remnants of the medieval castle and a section of the walls of the city Nijmegen, on the Waal River in the eastern Netherlands

View of the Walls of Maastricht with the Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk in the background, 1670. Creator: Josua de Grave
View of the Walls of Maastricht with the Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk in the background, 1670

Illustration for Basedow's Elementary Work, 1770. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Illustration for Basedow's Elementary Work, 1770. Plate: Table XXXIII(d). A popular illustrated textbook for children

Cityscape in winter, 1780-1848. Creator: Martinus Schouman
Cityscape in winter, 1780-1848. Figures on the ice

Walled River and Bridge with Buildings Above, 1860. Creator: Felice Beato
Walled River and Bridge with Buildings Above, 1860

Imperial Building behind High Wall, 1860. Creator: Felice Beato
Imperial Building behind High Wall, 1860

View of the Fortress of Saint-Michiel, near s-Hertogenbosch, 1672. Creator: Josua de Grave
View of the Fortress of Saint-Michiel, near s-Hertogenbosch, 1672. Attributed to Josua de Grave

City wall with a tower and a gate, viewed from the inside, 1788-1846. Creator: Jan Hendrik Verheyen
City wall with a tower and a gate, viewed from the inside, 1788-1846. On the right a house with a statue of saints in a corner niche

Casting the Dice for Life or Death, 1680-1720. Creator: Jan van Huchtenburg
Casting the Dice for Life or Death, 1680-1720

City Wall with Gunpowder Magazine, 1830. Creator: Carel Jacobus Behr
City Wall with Gunpowder Magazine, 1830

Fountain against a city wall, in which a staircase has been built, 1700-1748. Creator: Theodorus Wilkens
Fountain against a city wall, in which a staircase has been built, 1700-1748

View of Porte Saint-Denis in Paris, 1745-1775. Creators: Francois Blondel, Anon
View of the Porte Saint-Denis in Paris, 1745-1775

View of Malacca from the sea, 1764. Creator: Jan Keldermans
View of Malacca from the sea, 1764. View of the city of Malacca which can be seen just above the sandbank on the sea-facing side; with houses, trees and palm trees, a Dutch sloop

The Aurelian Wall in Rome, c.1809-c.1812. Creator: Josephus Augustus Knip
The Aurelian Wall in Rome, c.1809-c.1812. Construction of this 18-kilometre-long rampart began under the reign of Roman Emperor Aurelian (270-275 AD), which explains its name, the Aurelian Wall

Rock and town of Scilla in the Calabria region from the sea on the north, 1778. Creator: Louis Ducros
Rock and town of Scilla in the Calabria region from the sea on the north, 1778. Drawing from the album Voyage to Italy, Sicily and Malta

Rock and town of Scilla in the Calabria region on the west coast, 1778. Creator: Louis Ducros
Rock and town of Scilla in the Calabria region on the west coast, 1778. Drawing from the album Voyage to Italy, Sicily and Malta

Rock and town of Scilla in the Calabria region on the east coast, 1778. Creator: Louis Ducros
Rock and town of Scilla in the Calabria region on the east coast, 1778. Drawing from the album Voyage to Italy, Sicily and Malta

Remarkable lava rocks from 1669 at the city walls of Catania, 1778. Creator: Louis Ducros
Remarkable lava rocks from 1669 at the city walls of Catania, 1778. Drawing from the album Voyage to Italy, Sicily and Malta

View of unfinished Citta Nuova at Ras il-Qala bay on Gozo, 1778. Creator: Louis Ducros
View of unfinished Citta Nuova at Ras il-Qala bay on Gozo, 1778. Drawing from the album Voyage to Italy, Sicily and Malta

View of Aqueduct and the city of Taranto, 1778. Creator: Louis Ducros
View of Aqueduct and the city of Taranto, 1778. Drawing from the album Voyage to Italy, Sicily and Malta

Map of the area between Bergen op Zoom and Steenbergen, 1630. Creator: Franciscus van Schooten
Map of the area between Bergen op Zoom and Steenbergen, 1630. Tabula Bergarum ad Zomam Stenbergae'. Showing fortresses, trees, hills, harbours, areas susceptible to flooding

View of the city wall southwest of Nijmegen, 1815-1824. Creator: Derk Anthony van de Wart
View of the city wall southwest of Nijmegen, 1815-1824. The Marienburg is shown, with avenue of trees

A Fez, pendant la fete de l'aid el Kebir: presentation des Cadeaux au Sultan du Maroc... 1916. Creator: Unknown
A Fez, pendant la fete de l'aid el Kebir : presentation des Cadeaux au Sultan du Maroc, dans la Cour de la Maquina. 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVII

Reval, at the South Entrance to the Gulf of Finland, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Reval, at the South Entrance to the Gulf of Finland, 1856. View of an...important city of Esthonia...a very rich trading place, having a very fine harbour...well fortified

Fragments of St. John's-Gate, Clerkenwell, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Fragments of St. John's-Gate, Clerkenwell, [London], 1856. No.3 has formed part of the basement of the present gate, which was erected A.D

Landscape with farm buildings and a walled city, 1600-1699. Creator: Anon
Landscape with farm buildings and a walled city, 1600-1699

Street in Antwerp, 1833-1892. Creator: Jan Gerard Smits
Street in Antwerp, 1833-1892. Street seller on the left under a crucifix

Battle Scene, 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Battle Scene, 17th century

View of Asperen with the city walls and the church tower, 1745-1795. Creator: Jacobus Versteegen
View of Asperen with the city walls and the church tower, 1745-1795

View of the ancient Vriesche Poort in Alkmaar, 1802. Creator: Jacobus Andreas Crescent
View of the ancient Vriesche Poort in Alkmaar, 1802

View of the ancient Vriesche Poort in Alkmaar, from the front, 1802. Creator: Jacobus Andreas Crescent
View of the ancient Vriesche Poort in Alkmaar, from the front, 1802

De Waardpoort in Utrecht, 1757-1822. Creator: Hermanus Petrus Schouten
De Waardpoort in Utrecht, 1757-1822. The Weerdpoort, also known as Amsterdamse Poort, was one of the four medieval city gates

The Siege of Rhenen, c.1499-c.1525. Creator: Master of Rhenen
The Siege of Rhenen, c.1499-c.1525

View of Namur from the East during the Siege of 1695, (1695). Creator: Dirk Maes
View of Namur from the East during the Siege of 1695, (1695)

View of Siena, 1787. Creator: Daniel Dupré
View of Siena, 1787

Map of Thionville, c.1710. Creator: Anon
Map of Thionville, c.1710. Map of the Fortress of Thionville (here spelled Theonville) on the Moselle. A scale at the bottom left

Map of Avesnes, c.1710. Creator: Anon
Map of Avesnes, c.1710

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"City Walls: A Tapestry of History and Culture" From the ancient walls of Derry in Ireland's North to the captivating murals of Bogside, they have long been a canvas for stories and art. In Croatia's Dubrovnik, one can marvel at the breathtaking view of rooftops from atop its medieval citadel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Traveling further south to Carcassonne in France, we encounter a hilltop town surrounded by an impressive medieval fortress that stands as a testament to its rich history. Similarly, York Minster rises majestically above the City Wall in England's Yorkshire, offering panoramic views over this charming city. Venturing into the Middle East, Jerusalem boasts two iconic sites - the Walls and Citadel of David within its Old City. These ancient fortifications echo with tales from centuries past. Meanwhile, Baku in Azerbaijan showcases a stunning fountain nestled within its gated city wall – an enchanting sight recognized as another UNESCO World Heritage site. Back to Croatia's Dubrovnik; it enchants visitors not only with its walls but also with its old town panorama – yet another UNESCO World Heritage Site that transports you back through time. And if we delve into history itself, we discover fascinating engravings like "The City of York" from 1738 or "Walkers Pillar" captured by R Wallis in Londonderry during 1860. Even older still is John Hooker's map depicting Exeter in 1587 – an artistic representation showcasing how cities were perceived centuries ago. Lastly, gazing towards Damascus Gate from Jerusalem's Old City offers glimpses into Israel’s vibrant past and present. City walls stand tall as witnesses to our collective heritage - they tell stories etched on their stones and inspire us through their grandeur. Whether adorned with murals or providing breathtaking vistas, these fortified structures are more than mere boundaries; they are living testaments to the resilience and creativity of humanity.