City Walls Collection (page 10)

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

Prospect of ye North side of Tangier regarding the mayne Sea from the hill as you come from Whitby or the West, toward the Towne, by 1673

Prospect of the inner part of Tangier, with the upper Castle, from South-East, 1669-73

Prospect of ye lower part of Tangier, from the hill West of White-hall, 1669-73

Part of Tangier from aboue, without the Water-gate, 1670. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Part of Tangier from aboue, without the Water-gate, 1670

The West Side of Yorke Castle, 1669. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
The West Side of Yorke Castle, 1669

Prospect of the Lower Part of Tangier, ca. 1670. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Prospect of the Lower Part of Tangier, ca. 1670

The lower inner part of Tangier, 1673. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
The lower inner part of Tangier, 1673

Prospect of Yorke Castle at Tangier, from ye Strand, and the North-West, 1669-73

Prospect of the inner part of Tangier, ca. 1670. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Prospect of the inner part of Tangier, ca. 1670

Part of Tangier from above, 1670. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Part of Tangier from above, 1670

Passau, 1652-77. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Passau, 1652-77

The Kunibert Tower near Cologne (copy), 1625-77. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
The Kunibert Tower near Cologne (copy), 1625-77

beyBrüssels (Brussels), ca. 1643. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
bey Brussels (Brussels), ca. 1643

Zu Düren, 1664. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Zu Duren, 1664

Cologne and Deutz, 1635. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Cologne and Deutz, 1635

Carrying the cross, 1625-77. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Carrying the cross, 1625-77

An entrance to a fortress in center, a woman with child seated by a fire to right, soldiers gather to right and in center, cannons in landscape to left

God appearing to Isaac; God floating in clouds pointing toward Rebecca seated under a tree at left, Isaac kneeling in the center holding a large stick and also pointing to Rebecca, ca. 1515-27

Christ on the Way to Calvary, ca. 1560. Creator: Unknown
Christ on the Way to Calvary, ca. 1560. After Lambert Lombard

Arch of Galienus. 1. Facade od the Church of S. Vito (Arco di Galieno. 1. Facciata della Chiesa di S. Vito), ca. 1748

The Fall of Troy and Escape of Aeneas, mid-1540 s. Creator: Giorgio Ghisi
The Fall of Troy and Escape of Aeneas, mid-1540 s. After Giovanni Battista Scultori

After a Few Days of Seige with the French Army, Francesco I d Este Takes Prossession of Mortara, The Last of his Great Victories, from L Idea di un Principe ed Eroe Cristiano in Francesco I d Este

Francesco I d Este Liberates the City of Turin and Leaves it in the Hands of the Duke of Savoy, from L Idea di un Principe ed Eroe Cristiano in Francesco I d Este, di Modena e Reggio Duca VIII [...]

Francesco I d Este Intervenes for an Agreement between Pope Urban VIII and the Duke of Parma, from L Idea di un Principe ed Eroe Cristiano in Francesco I d Este, di Modena e Reggio Duca VIII [...]

Francesco I d Este Goes to Pinarola for the Security of his States, from L Idea di un Principe ed Eroe Cristiano in Francesco I d Este, di Modena e Reggio Duca VIII [...], 1659

Francesco I d Este Dissolved the Seige of Reggio, from L Idea di un Principe ed Eroe Cristiano in Francesco I d Este, di Modena e Reggio Duca VIII [...], 1659

Christ Taking Leave of His Mother, from The Life of the Virgin, ca. 1504

Joachim and Anna at the Golden Gate, from The Life of the Virgin, ca. 1504

Joachim and Anna at the Golden Gate, from The Life of the Virgin, 1504

Virgin and Child with the Pear, 1511. Creator: Albrecht Durer
Virgin and Child with the Pear, 1511

Tangier, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Tangier, 1844. View of the port of Tangier on the coast of North Africa. From " Illustrated London News", 1844, Vol V

Roman Wall, Bread-Street-Hill, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Roman Wall, Bread-Street-Hill, 1844. Roman remains found in the City of London during the digging of sewers. Here we see...a portion of one of the more massive walls

York Minster and the city walls, 1844. Creator: Unknown
York Minster and the city walls, 1844. The fourteenth annual meeting of the British Association for the Advancement of Science is now assembled in the ancient city of York, in which place

Morocco, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Morocco, 1844. Walled city in North Africa. From " Illustrated London News", 1844, Vol V

Tower on the town wall, Shrewsbury, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Tower on the town wall, Shrewsbury, 1845. View of part of the city walls at Shrewsbury in Shropshire, a specimen of the ancient fortification. From " Illustrated London News", 1845, Vol VII

Gate of Tangier - flight of the population, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Gate of Tangier - flight of the population, 1844. Scene from the Franco-Moroccan War, showing...the flight of the inhabitants, by the gate Marshan from the citadel of Tangier

Plate 9: The Romans Defeated by the Dutch Troops at Bonna, from The War of the Romans Against the Batavians (Romanorvm et Batavorvm societas), 1611

Plate 24: The Israelites Rebuilding the Walls of Jerusalem, from The Battles... ca
Plate 24: The Israelites Rebuilding the Walls of Jerusalem, from The Battles of the Old Testament, ca. 1590-ca. 1610

Christ Deploring Jerusalem, from Das Plenarium, 1517. Creator
Christ Deploring Jerusalem, from Das Plenarium, 1517

The Entry into Jerusalem, from Speculum passionis domini nostri Ihesu Christi, 1507

Saint Florian, ca. 1460. Creator: Casper
Saint Florian, ca. 1460

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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.