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This hand-colored engraved view, Jerusalema Hodierna, was produced by Georg Balthasar Probst in the late 18th century and presents a highly detailed and imaginative depiction of Jerusalem.
This grand panoramic perspective showcases the city’s monumental religious and historical structures within a fortified landscape. The view includes a numbered key at the bottom identifying 79 locations, with place names provided in both German and Latin.
The foreground illustrates a scene outside Jerusalem’s walls, populated with figures on horseback, travelers on foot, and lush greenery. The city’s extensive fortifications are rendered with precision, featuring gates and defensive towers. Dominating the composition is the Templum Domini (Temple of the Lord), corresponding to the Dome of the Rock, with its distinctive golden dome. To the left, the Templum Salomonis (Temple of Solomon) likely represents the Al-Aqsa Mosque. The Coenaculum (site of the Last Supper) and Turris Davidis (Tower of David) are also prominently depicted, reinforcing the religious significance of the city.
The upper right corner features a decorative cartouche bearing a coat of arms flanked by two angels. The heraldic shield is adorned with a golden cross potent, encircled by smaller crosses, a well-known symbol of the Kingdom of Jerusalem, which was established during the First Crusade in 1099. This heraldry represents the Crusader heritage of the city and its enduring connection to Christian iconography.
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