View of the Obelisk of Thutmosis III Seen from the Walls of Alexandria 1671 - 1703

Jan van Call's "View of the Obelisk of Thutmosis III Seen from the Walls of Alexandria" (1671–1703), housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a watercolor depicting a panoramic view of Alexandria, Egypt. The scene is framed within a circular shape, capturing a distant vista of the obelisk, a towering monument standing amidst the city's sprawling landscape. In the foreground, a lone figure in a pink robe, contemplates the scene, providing a human element to this architectural masterpiece. The work is a prime example of the Dutch Golden Age's fascination with the exotic, showcasing the artist's skillful rendition of the region's architecture and topography.