The Israelites Rebuilding the Walls of Jerusalem

1613

Antonio Tempesta

Associated Names
Antonio Tempesta

Artist, Florentine, 1555 - 1630

This depicts a medieval city scene under construction. Workers are building what appear to be fortifications or city walls. The scene shows workers engaged in construction activities, including working with tools, sculpting stones, and hewing timber. Arches frame workers in the left, while an ox-drawn carriage is seen on the right. In the background, elephants are leading a procession towards the city gate. The architectural structures include crenellations and arches typical of medieval style.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1974.55.41

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bartsch, no. 259, State i/ii


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1802

  • Bartsch, Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna, 1802-1821: Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna: J.V. Degen, 1802-1821.

Wikidata ID

Q65565719

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