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Aerial View of the City of Jerusalem

Jacques Callot

1619

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Cityscape

Dominant colour

Aerial View of the City of Jerusalem is a 1619 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Jacques Callot
When & what style?: 1619 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image shows a detailed map of a city built on hilly terrain. Buildings are tightly packed, with walls and towers marking the edges. A winding river cuts through the bottom, and the layout includes a mix of large structures and smaller homes. The text along the bottom names key landmarks, like gates and temples, written in a tight, precise script. The artist used lines to show depth and texture, almost like a sketch turned into a map. The city looks crowded but organized, with clear paths and walls separating different areas. If you like this style, look up etching to see how artists use metal plates and acid to create these sharp, detailed images.