Old map of Jerusalem, 1947

Old map of Jerusalem, 1947Frederick John Salmon, a British cartographer, meticulously crafted several maps of Jerusalem, among them a city plan or map of the Old City dating back to 1947. This map, presented at a scale of 1: 10,000, showcases the Old City with exquisite detail, featuring labeled streets, buildings, and significant landmarks. Notably, it was published a half year before the United Nations embraced the Partition Plan for Palestine, offering a precious snapshot

"The Garden of Eden" is a significant example of Georges Valmier's Surrealist style

and his work often reflects his interest in mysticism and spirituality

and regions within the Safavid Empire

flying machines

The blue of the woman's dress stands out against this background

to create high-quality maps and atlases

The poster was created as a promotional item for the General American Agency to advertise travel to Ravenna

The windmills

and their inclusion suggests a deep respect for the complexities and nuances of the legal system

It was only in later years that his contributions to cartography and lunar mapping were acknowledged and appreciated by the scientific community

often serving as an engraver and publisher

which has become a seminal text in the development of modern art