City Walls Collection (page 6)

The capture of Jerusalem by Jacques de Molay in 1299, 1846 (oil on canvas)
3740772 The capture of Jerusalem by Jacques de Molay in 1299, 1846 (oil on canvas) by Jacquand, Claude (1804-78); 173.4x315 cm; ChAteau de Versailles, France; French, out of copyright

De Waag, Amsterdam, 1904 (colour litho)
STC363527 De Waag, Amsterdam, 1904 (colour litho) by Jungman, Nico (1872-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: From a portfolio of prints from the original watercolours;)

The Trojan Horse, from The Childrens Hour: Stories from the Classics
IL262828 The Trojan Horse, from The Childrens Hour: Stories from the Classics, published by the Waverley Book Company (colour litho) by Brock

Dante and his poem the Divine Comedy, 1465 (tempera on panel) (detail of 42355)
VLS347999 Dante and his poem the Divine Comedy, 1465 (tempera on panel) (detail of 42355) by Domenico di Michelino, (1417-91); Bibliotheque Nationale de Cartes et Plans, Paris

Abram leaving Ur of Chaldees
LLM338831 Abram leaving Ur of Chaldees by Hole, William Brassey (1846-1917); Private Collection; (add.info.: Abram leaving Ur of Chaldees)

King Henry V marches out against the Lollards
LLM339247 King Henry V marches out against the Lollards by Doyle, James William Edmund (1822-92); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Henry V marches out against the Lollards)

View of a ksar, Dra valley (photo)
GDG287853 View of a ksar, Dra valley (photo) by Moroccan School; Morocco; (add.info.: Vallee du Draa; pisee; Grand Sud; ); eGerard Degeorge; Moroccan, out of copyright

The Breach in the Curtain, published by T. McLean, 1858 (litho)
NAM280843 The Breach in the Curtain, published by T. McLean, 1858 (litho) by Turnbull, J.R. (fl.1857-59); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Brevet Major J.R)

View of the Palatine Hill in Rome, with the ruins of the Palace of the Cesars in
BMR198176 View of the Palatine Hill in Rome, with the ruins of the Palace of the Cesars in the background, c.1800 (coloured engraving) by Cassas

Ms 18 fol. 19r The Arrival of the Count of Charolais and his Army at the Siege of Paris
XIR191376 Ms 18 fol.19r The Arrival of the Count of Charolais and his Army at the Siege of Paris, from the Memoires de Philippe de Comminnes, 1489-98 (vellum) by French School

Norsemen besieging Paris in 885, 19th century (engraving) (b / w photo)
CHT202836 Norsemen besieging Paris in 885, 19th century (engraving) (b/w photo) by Gagniet, Jules pseudonym for Gagne, Jacques (1820-64)(after); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Lat 6067 The Turkish Operations at the Siege of Rhodes, from
EDI193072 Lat 6067 The Turkish Operations at the Siege of Rhodes, from A History of the Siege of Rhodes, by Guillaume Caoursin, 1483 (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Nationale

Lat 6067 After Honourable Capitulation, from A History of the Siege of Rhodes
EDI190553 Lat 6067 After Honourable Capitulation, from A History of the Siege of Rhodes by Guillaume Caoursin, 1483 (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

The Russians went up boldly, illustration from Battles of the Nineteenth Century
STC400581 The Russians went up boldly, illustration from Battles of the Nineteenth Century by Archibald Forbes, G.A. Henty and Major Arthur Griffiths (litho) by Pearse

View of the entrance to the Citadel, Jerusalem, c. 1880-1900 (photochrom)
PEF446212 View of the entrance to the Citadel, Jerusalem, c.1880-1900 (photochrom) by Swiss Photographer, (19th century); Palestine Exploration Fund, London

View of Rome (sepia wash on paper)
MMT383981 View of Rome (sepia wash on paper) by Poussin, Nicolas (1594-1665); 16x23 cm; Musee Marmottan Monet, Paris, France; (add.info.: Vue de Rome; ); French, out of copyright

Civita Vecchia (oil on board)
TW427046 Civita Vecchia (oil on board) by Dingli, B.R. (19th century) (attr. to); 30.6x44.3 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums; British, out of copyright

Gerson as a Pilgrim, frontispiece to Gersonis Opera by Jean Gerson
498432 Gerson as a Pilgrim, frontispiece to Gersonis Opera by Jean Gerson, published 1489 (woodcut) by Durer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528) (attr)

The City of Ephesus from Mount Coressus, engraved by T. Picken, 1859 (colour litho)
CHT175131 The City of Ephesus from Mount Coressus, engraved by T. Picken, 1859 (colour litho) by Falkener, Edward (1814-96) (after); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

The Siege of Constantinople by the Turks, illustration from Hutchinson
STC373591 The Siege of Constantinople by the Turks, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, c.1915 (litho) by Valda

Outside the City Walls, Seville (colour litho)
6023756 Outside the City Walls, Seville (colour litho) by Rimington, Alexander Wallace (c.1854-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: Outside the City Walls, Seville)

Dante and his poem the Divine Comedy, 1465 (tempera on panel)
BEN42355 Dante and his poem the Divine Comedy, 1465 (tempera on panel) by Domenico di Michelino, (1417-91); Duomo, Florence, Tuscany

North and East Corner of the Wall of Peking, 1860 (b / w photo)
701860 North and East Corner of the Wall of Peking, 1860 (b/w photo) by Beato, Felice (Felix) (1825-c.1908); Private Collection; British, out of copyright

Panorama of Jerusalem, 1865 (b / w photo)
701858 Panorama of Jerusalem, 1865 (b/w photo) by McDonald, Sgt. James (fl.1864-68); Private Collection; British, out of copyright

Jerusalem from Mount Scopus, 1857 (b / w photo)
701514 Jerusalem from Mount Scopus, 1857 (b/w photo) by Robertson, James (1813-88) & Beato, Felice (1832-1909); Private Collection; British, out of copyright

The Founding of Florence from the ceiling of the Salone dei Cinquecento, 1565 (panel)
BEN82487 The Founding of Florence from the ceiling of the Salone dei Cinquecento, 1565 (panel) by Vasari, Giorgio (1511-74) (and workshop); Palazzo Vecchio (Palazzo della Signoria) Florence

The ashes of Joan of Arc and the stake thrown into the Seine
CHT420083 The ashes of Joan of Arc and the stake thrown into the Seine, from Jeanne d Arc a Rouen, c.1900 (engraving) by Deshays, Emile (fl.1890s); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

View of Basel, illustration from the Chronicle of Nurnberg by Hartmann Schedel (1440-1514
CHT224859 View of Basel, illustration from the Chronicle of Nurnberg by Hartmann Schedel (1440-1514) 1493 (woodcut) (b/w photo) by German School

Ms 18 fol. 36r War between Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy and Liege in 1467-68
XIR239923 Ms 18 fol.36r War between Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy and Liege in 1467-68, from the Memoirs of Philippe of Commines (1445-1509) (vellum) by French School

Crusaders Storming Nicaea, illustration from Hutchinson
IL274128 Crusaders Storming Nicaea, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations (litho) by Wood, Stanley L. (1866-1928); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Ancient Walls of Augsburg, now in Course of Demolition (engraving)
1052658 The Ancient Walls of Augsburg, now in Course of Demolition (engraving) by Brewer, Henry William (fl.1858-d.1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ancient Walls of Augsburg)

Siege and escalade of a city (Kouyunjik), from Monuments of Nineveh, pub
3035703 Siege and escalade of a city (Kouyunjik), from Monuments of Nineveh, pub. 1849 (engraving) by Layard, Austen Henry (1817-94); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; British

View of the town of Cologne, from the Chronicle of Nuremberg by Hartmann Schedel
BMR211440 View of the town of Cologne, from the Chronicle of Nuremberg by Hartmann Schedel, 1493 (colour wood engraving) by German School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Mazarine, Paris

The Entrance of Alexander III (356-323 BC) the Great into Babylon
XIR212827 The Entrance of Alexander III (356-323 BC) the Great into Babylon, Gobelins Workshop (tapestry) by Le Brun, Charles (1619-90) (after); ChAteau de Versailles

Delhi Gate in the Red Fort, built 1639-48 (photo)
EAM169339 Delhi Gate in the Red Fort, built 1639-48 (photo) by Indian School, (17th century); Delhi, India; Indian, out of copyright

First battle of Athens in 1826, from the Pictorial History of the Greek War of
STC167405 First battle of Athens in 1826, from the Pictorial History of the Greek War of Independence by Greek School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ms 18 f. 32v The Treaty of Conflans between Louis XI and Charles the Bold
XIR161968 Ms 18 f.32v The Treaty of Conflans between Louis XI and Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy, October 1465, from the Memoirs of Philippe of Commines (1445-1509) (vellum) by French School

The City Walls, York (photo)
6027505 The City Walls, York (photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The City Walls, York. Illustration for Pictures in Colour of York (np, c 1905)

The Boxer Rebellion: views in and near Beijing, China (b / w photo)
6015061 The Boxer Rebellion: views in and near Beijing, China (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Boxer Rebellion: views in and near Beijing)

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

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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.