City Walls Collection (#9)

The Rising in Morocco, Scenes in Tangier and Casablanca (b / w photo)
1601309 The Rising in Morocco, Scenes in Tangier and Casablanca (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rising in Morocco)

Chester (engraving)
1621171 Chester (engraving) by Read, Samuel (1816-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chester. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 3 July 1875)

The Capitoline Geese (chromolitho)
974470 The Capitoline Geese (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Capitoline Geese)

York Illustrated (engraving)
1054546 York Illustrated (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: York Illustrated. Illustration for The Graphic)

The Capture of Carthage, 1539 (woodcut)
942845 The Capture of Carthage, 1539 (woodcut) by Pencz, Georg (1500-50); Private Collection; Prismatic Pictures; German, out of copyright

The King before a beseiged Castle, the battering ram making a breach in the walls
3035722 The King before a beseiged Castle, the battering ram making a breach in the walls, from Monuments of Nineveh, pub

Henricus the Emperor with his wife and child waiting, barefoot and barelegged
STC469102 Henricus the Emperor with his wife and child waiting, barefoot and barelegged, three days and three nightes at the gates of Canusuam, illustration from Acts and Monuments by John Foxe

Landscape with a fortified town (ink & wash on paper)
XIR391430 Landscape with a fortified town (ink & wash on paper) by Claude Lorrain (Claude Gellee) (1600-82); Musee Bonnat, Bayonne, France; (add.info.: Landscape with a fortified city; ); French

Procession of the Crusaders round the walls of Jerusalem
STC385227 Procession of the Crusaders round the walls of Jerusalem, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving) (sepia photo) by Zier

Assault by the Portuguese on the walls of Aden
LLM456937 Assault by the Portuguese on the walls of Aden by Scarpelli, Tancredi (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Assault by the Portuguese on the walls of Aden)

St. Stephens Gate, also called Lions Gate, Jerusalem, c. 1880-1900 (photochrom)
PEF446218 St. Stephens Gate, also called Lions Gate, Jerusalem, c.1880-1900 (photochrom) by Swiss Photographer, (19th century); Palestine Exploration Fund, London

Jaffa Gate, from outside the walls with donkeys and people in front of the gate, c
PEF446210 Jaffa Gate, from outside the walls with donkeys and people in front of the gate, c.1880-1900 (photochrom) by Swiss Photographer, (19th century); Palestine Exploration Fund, London

View of Old St. Peter s, Rome, 1891 (engraving)
XJF347975 View of Old St.Peter s, Rome, 1891 (engraving) by Brewer, Henry William (fl.1858-d.1903); Private Collection; (add.info)

Siege of the castle of Tata in 1597 (coloured engraving)
CHT285271 Siege of the castle of Tata in 1597 (coloured engraving) by German School, (17th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Pyramid of Caius Cestius at Rome (gouache on paper)
SJS150976 Pyramid of Caius Cestius at Rome (gouache on paper) by Lallemand, Jean-Baptiste (c.1710-c.1803); 36.8x52.1 cm; Courtesy of the Trustees of Sir John Soanes Museum

The Entry into Jerusalem, c. 1305 (fresco)
BEN102742 The Entry into Jerusalem, c.1305 (fresco) by Giotto (Giotto di Bondone) (c.1266-1337); Scrovegni (Arena) Chapel, Padua, Italy; Photo eRaffaello Bencini; Italian, out of copyright

Medieval town, detail from the Journey of the Magi cycle in the chapel, c
BEN70611 Medieval town, detail from the Journey of the Magi cycle in the chapel, c.1460 (fresco) (detail of 70610) by Gozzoli, Benozzo di Lese di Sandro (1420-97); Palazzo Medici-Riccardi, Florence

Lat 8846 f. 76, Siege on a town, from the Hebraica Romana Gallica (vellum)
BAL58277 Lat 8846 f.76, Siege on a town, from the Hebraica Romana Gallica (vellum) by French School, (13th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

A View of the Small Coast Gate with Hattorpe and Stolting Towers, Tallinn
EST61360 A View of the Small Coast Gate with Hattorpe and Stolting Towers, Tallinn, gouache on cardboard) by Hau, Johannes (1771-1838); Estonian History Museum, Tallinn, Estonia; Russian

View of the Quirinal Hill in Rome, with the Villa Colonna in the Background, c
BMR198177 View of the Quirinal Hill in Rome, with the Villa Colonna in the Background, c.1800 (coloured engraving) by Cassas, Louis Francois (1756-1827) (after); Bibliotheque Mazarine, Paris

Russian Troops entering the City of Khiva at the Hazar-Asp Gate (engraving)
1621065 Russian Troops entering the City of Khiva at the Hazar-Asp Gate (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Remains of the Wall of Old London (engraving)
1610531 Remains of the Wall of Old London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Remains of the Wall of Old London)

The Seige of a City, from Monuments of Nineveh, pub. 1849 (engraving)
3035723 The Seige of a City, from Monuments of Nineveh, pub. 1849 (engraving) by Layard, Austen Henry (1817-94); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; British, out of copyright

Maravatio, Mexico, 1912
CH203861 Maravatio, Mexico, 1912 by Moran, Thomas (1837-1926); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright

The City of Chester (engraving)
1104268 The City of Chester (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The City of Chester)

Ancient aqueduct of the Acqua Marcia at the city walls erected by Aurelian
1071709 Ancient aqueduct of the Acqua Marcia at the city walls erected by Aurelian, 1761 (etching) by Piranesi, Giovanni Battista (1720-78); Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

L Allee de Grenadiers, last third 18th century. Creator: Unknown
L Allee de Grenadiers, last third 18th century

Walls of a North African City. Creator: Hercules Brabazon Brabazon
Walls of a North African City

The Bearing of the Cross, c. 1480. Creator: Israhel van Meckenem
The Bearing of the Cross, c. 1480

Entry Into the Town of Ferrara, 1612. Creator: Jacques Callot
Entry Into the Town of Ferrara, 1612

Entry into Ferrara [recto], 1612. Creator: Jacques Callot
Entry into Ferrara [recto], 1612

Levi, c. 1585. Creator: Johann Sadeler I
Levi, c. 1585

Uranio and Carino, 1640. Creator: Johann Wilhelm Baur
Uranio and Carino, 1640

Porta San Paulo, Rome, 1880. Creator: Cass Gilbert
Porta San Paulo, Rome, 1880

Sun Rising, 1628. Creator: Jacques Callot
Sun Rising, 1628

Entry into Ferrara, 1612. Creator: Jacques Callot
Entry into Ferrara, 1612

The Ramparts of Carcassonne, 1851. Creator: Gustave Le Gray
The Ramparts of Carcassonne, 1851

Christ and the Apostles and the Holy Women. Creator: Urs Graf
Christ and the Apostles and the Holy Women

Villagers at a City Gate Greeting a Dignitary, 1764. Creator: Salomon Gessner
Villagers at a City Gate Greeting a Dignitary, 1764

The Troops Forcing the Gate of a Town, c. 1614. Creator: Jacques Callot
The Troops Forcing the Gate of a Town, c. 1614

Saint Prosper, possibly 1652. Creator: Stefano della Bella
Saint Prosper, possibly 1652

The Siege of Baghdad by Tahir, from the Tarikh-i-Alfi, ca. 1592-94. Creator: Unknown
The Siege of Baghdad by Tahir, from the Tarikh-i-Alfi, ca. 1592-94

L etache non devora... c. 1760. Creator: Fabio Berardi
L eta che non devora... c. 1760

Market Day Outside the Walls of Tangiers, Morocco, 1873. Creator: Louis Comfort Tiffany
Market Day Outside the Walls of Tangiers, Morocco, 1873

Landscape with a Lake and a Walled Town, 1635. Creator: Pietro da Cortona
Landscape with a Lake and a Walled Town, 1635. Attributed to Pietro B da Cortona

The Crucifixion, c. 1340 / 1345. Creator: Paolo Veneziano
The Crucifixion, c. 1340/1345

The Western Ramparts at Aigues-Mortes, 1867. Creator: Frederic Bazille
The Western Ramparts at Aigues-Mortes, 1867

South East Corner of Tangier, 1669-73. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
South East Corner of Tangier, 1669-73

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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.