The First Sight of Jerusalem - Nebi Samwil, No.2 1920

"The First Sight of Jerusalem - Nebi Samwil, No.2" is a 1920 etching by Scottish artist James McBey. The artwork depicts a group of soldiers looking towards Jerusalem, capturing the awe and excitement of witnessing the holy city for the first time. The scene is rendered in a stark, minimalist style, with the soldiers' figures barely visible in the foreground, leaving the focus on the distant view of Jerusalem. The etching's stark lines and atmospheric quality evoke the sense of wonder and anticipation that the soldiers must have felt.