"The Holy Land – Jerusalem" (a large bird's-eye view of biblical Jerusalem, as envisioned by Christian van Adrichom)
Technique: Etching on two copper plates, joined together across two sheets; from Volume IV of the atlas *Civitates orbis terrarum* ("Cities of the World").
The atlas was created by engraver and publisher Frans Hogenberg (1535–1590) and theologian Georg Braun (1541–1622).
According to information from the book *Terrae Sanctae* (as cited on the website http://xn--80aqecdrlilg.xn--p1ai/ierusalim-v-kolizee/), the map—a reproduction of which is displayed at the Colosseum—depicts Jerusalem as it appeared in the time of Christ, according to the conception of Christian van Adrichom. The image includes the Temple, the Stations of the Cross, and Golgotha, featuring Christ and the two thieves on the cross. Nearby, one can see the Holy Sepulchre, with Jesus rising from it. Experts note that this plan presents a synchronic view of the city’s history, extending well beyond the events of Passion Week. In the lower section of the map, there is a depiction of King David’s victory over the Philistines. It appears that this is less a conventional map of the Holy City and more a unique, visual narrative of its history.
Size: 73.2 × 48.5 cm (sheet size: 79 × 52 cm)
Date of creation: circa 1588
