Gezicht op Jeruzalem 1930 - 1950

"Gezicht op Jeruzalem" is an anonymous 16th-century, hand-colored woodcut depicting Jerusalem in a bird's-eye view. The map displays a detailed, yet stylized, representation of the city walls, buildings, and surrounding landscape. Five figures dressed in 16th-century attire are included in the bottom right corner, serving as a scale reference for the viewer and providing a sense of the city's grandeur. The Latin inscription accompanying the image further emphasizes the importance of Jerusalem as a holy city. This map is a fascinating example of Renaissance cartography and offers a glimpse into how Jerusalem was perceived and depicted during this period.