Arab Civilization Collection

First Crusade: Taking of Jerusalem by the Crusaders, 15 July 1099. 1847 (oil on canvas)
JLJ4688208 First Crusade: Taking of Jerusalem by the Crusaders, 15 July 1099. 1847 (oil on canvas) by Signol, Emile (1804-92); 324x557 cm; Musee et Domaine National de Versailles et de Trianon

Geographic map of Algeria and details of the provinces of Algiers, Oran and Constantine
XEE4405752 Geographic map of Algeria and details of the provinces of Algiers, Oran and Constantine, realized by Amboise Tardieu, 19th century

Absaloms Pillar in the Valley of Jehoshaphat, 1839 (lithograph)
1166042 Absaloms Pillar in the Valley of Jehoshaphat, 1839 (lithograph) by Roberts, David (1796-1864); Private Collection; (add.info.: David Roberts RA (1796-1864) was a Scottish painter

Via Dolorosa (chemin de la souffrance, chemin de Croix)) et maison de Ponce Pilate (10 avant JC-vers 39 apres JC)
FIA5377070 Via Dolorosa (chemin de la souffrance, chemin de Croix)) et maison de Ponce Pilate (10 avant JC-vers 39 apres JC) a Jerusalem. (Way of Sorrows and House of Pontius Pilate)

Jesus Christ driving the money-changers out of the Temple (engraving)
7149704 Jesus Christ driving the money-changers out of the Temple (engraving) by English School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mesopotamia: low relief in limestone of Ur-Nanshe (Our nanshe), King of Lagash
JLJ4670650 Mesopotamia: low relief in limestone of Ur-Nanshe (Our nanshe), King of Lagash. Sumerian period. From Tello Paris

Young Berber woman posing naked. Photography around 1890
GIA4792243 Young Berber woman posing naked. Photography around 1890 by Unknown photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Young Berber woman posing naked)

Jerusalem: Damascus Gate; Jaffa Gate (litho)
6012243 Jerusalem: Damascus Gate; Jaffa Gate (litho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Damascus Gate; Jaffa Gate)

Jerusalem: The Golden Gate; St Stephen's Gate (litho)
6012240 Jerusalem: The Golden Gate; St Stephen's Gate (litho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Golden Gate; St Stephen's Gate)

Jerusalem: Angel's Chapel (litho)
6012231 Jerusalem: Angel's Chapel (litho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Angel's Chapel)

Jerusalem: Interior of the Tomb (litho)
6012225 Jerusalem: Interior of the Tomb (litho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of the Tomb)

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Commander Dundas shooting ostriches on the plains, Jubba River, Somalia (engraving)
8631464 Commander Dundas shooting ostriches on the plains, Jubba River, Somalia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Jerusalem: Eighth Station of the Cross; Ninth Station of the Cross (litho)
6012241 Jerusalem: Eighth Station of the Cross; Ninth Station of the Cross (litho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Jerusalem: The Holy Sepulchre (litho)
6012227 Jerusalem: The Holy Sepulchre (litho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Holy Sepulchre)

Italian army water caravan in Tripolitania (chromolitho)
2782832 Italian army water caravan in Tripolitania (chromolitho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Italian army water caravan in Tripolitania)

Jerusalem: Fourth Station of the Cross; Fifth Station of the Cross (litho)
6012238 Jerusalem: Fourth Station of the Cross; Fifth Station of the Cross (litho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Jerusalem: Second Station of the Cross; Third Station of the Cross (litho)
6012236 Jerusalem: Second Station of the Cross; Third Station of the Cross (litho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Jerusalem: The Tower of David (litho)
6012233 Jerusalem: The Tower of David (litho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tower of David)

Jerusalem: The Rock Moriah (litho)
6012232 Jerusalem: The Rock Moriah (litho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rock Moriah. Illustration for Souvenir Album Jerusalem (Jerusalen Exhibit Co, 1902)

Jerusalem: A Street in Jerusalem; In the Christian Quarter (litho)
6012229 Jerusalem: A Street in Jerusalem; In the Christian Quarter (litho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Street in Jerusalem; In the Christian Quarter)

Jerusalem: The Ecce Homo Arch, Via Dolorosa; First Station of the Cross (litho)
6012234 Jerusalem: The Ecce Homo Arch, Via Dolorosa; First Station of the Cross (litho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ecce Homo Arch)

Captain Lelievre's heroic defense in Mazagran (February 1840), detail, 19th century (oil on canvas)
7305476 Captain Lelievre's heroic defense in Mazagran (February 1840), detail, 19th century (oil on canvas) by Beauce, Jean Adolphe (1818-75); Musee d'Art et d'Histoire, Narbonne

Jerusalem: Sixth Station of the Cross; Seventh Station of the Cross (litho)
6012239 Jerusalem: Sixth Station of the Cross; Seventh Station of the Cross (litho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Jerusalem: The Jews' Wailing Place (litho)
6012228 Jerusalem: The Jews' Wailing Place (litho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Jews' Wailing Place)

The Tower of Babel, 1604 (oil on panel)
8933820 The Tower of Babel, 1604 (oil on panel) by Grimmer or Grimer, Abel (1570-1619); 51.1 x 66.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Painting by Abel Grimmer); Photo © Christie's Images.

The Tower of Babel (oil on copper)
8933816 The Tower of Babel (oil on copper) by Schoubroeck, Pieter (1570-1607); 45.4 x 77.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Painting by Pieter Schoubroeck); Photo © Christie's Images.

Haroun-al-Raschid mingling incognito among the ordinary people in Baghdad (colour litho)
498865 Haroun-al-Raschid mingling incognito among the ordinary people in Baghdad (colour litho) by European School (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Nebuchadnezzar II
3288546 Nebuchadnezzar II; (add.info.: Nebuchadnezzar II was an Assyrian king of the Neo-Babylonian Empire, who reigned c. 605-562 BC)

The Tower of Babel (oil on panel)
8933815 The Tower of Babel (oil on panel) by Valckenborch, Lucas van (c.1535-97); 48.5 x 64 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Painting by Lucas van Valckenborch); Photo © Christie's Images.

King Nimrod ordering the construction of the Tower of Babel (oil on panel)
8933819 King Nimrod ordering the construction of the Tower of Babel (oil on panel) by Caullery, Louis de (c.1580-1621) (circle of); 48 x 62.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Tower of Babel, c.1650 (oil on canvas)
8933817 The Tower of Babel, c.1650 (oil on canvas) by Brueghel, Jan (1568-1625) (follower of); 53 x 76 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Abd-el-Kader, Liebig card, early 20th century (chromo)
LLM458266 Abd-el-Kader, Liebig card, early 20th century (chromo) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Abd-el-Kader)

Saladin's arrival in Jerusalem
3788691 Saladin's arrival in Jerusalem; (add.info.: Saladin's arrival in Jerusalem in 1187 (German: Einzug Saladin's in Jerusalem).?al?? al-D?n Y?suf ibn Ayy

Arab life during the Abbasidian times
3779001 Arab life during the Abbasidian times -; (add.info.: Arab life during the Abbasidian times - miniatures from the Maqamat of al-Hariri)

Al-Ma'mun at the first degree measurmen
3788692 Al-Ma'mun at the first degree measurmen; (add.info.: Al-Ma'mun at the first degree measurement.(German: Der Kalif Mamun veranstaltet die erste Gradmessung)

Children of All Nations: Morocco (colour litho)
8659237 Children of All Nations: Morocco (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Morocco)

Milk-sellers in Jerusalem (engraving)
8658480 Milk-sellers in Jerusalem (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Milk-sellers in Jerusalem)

Sir John Tenniel cartoon: From the Nile to the Neva (engraving)
8657311 Sir John Tenniel cartoon: From the Nile to the Neva (engraving) by Tenniel, John (1820-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: From the Nile to the Neva)

Christ in the Temple by Italian Renaissance painter Fra Bartolomeo (1472 - 1517). Created in 1516
UTD4823204 Christ in the Temple by Italian Renaissance painter Fra Bartolomeo (1472 - 1517). Created in 1516. Image date: circa 1900

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World's Children: Moorish, At Play (colour litho)
8625662 World's Children: Moorish, At Play (colour litho) by Menpes, Mortimer Ludington (1855-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Moorish, At Play)

Couscous in the Maghreb, c.1910 (print)
7293337 Couscous in the Maghreb, c.1910 (print); (add.info.: Food and beverage. Couscous in the Maghreb. Imagery in: Histoire anecdotique de l'alimentation, France)

Damascus in Syria, c.1910 (print)
7293104 Damascus in Syria, c.1910 (print); (add.info.: Geography. Syria. View of Damascus. Illustration, Germany, ca 1910.); Photo: © Archives Charmet

Les Mille et Une Nuits / Thousand and One Nights (colour litho)
8664894 Les Mille et Une Nuits / Thousand and One Nights (colour litho) by Neziere, Raymond de la (1865-1953); Private Collection; (add.info)

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Arab Civilization: A Tapestry of History and Culture Step into the vibrant world of Arab civilization, where ancient traditions intertwine with modern aspirations. From the Via Dolorosa, also known as the Way of Sorrows or Chemin de la Souffrance, to the majestic Maison de Ponce Pilate in Jerusalem, every corner holds a story waiting to be unveiled. Travel back in time to witness pivotal moments like the First Crusade's capture of Jerusalem on that fateful day, 15 July 1099. The oil on canvas painting from 1847 captures the intensity and struggle during this historical event. Delve deeper into religious history through powerful engravings depicting Jesus Christ driving out money-changers from the Temple. These images serve as a reminder of faith's unwavering strength and its role in shaping Arab civilization. Explore beyond borders with a geographic map showcasing Algeria's provinces - Algiers, Oran, and Constantine. This visual representation highlights not only their geographical features but also their cultural diversity and rich heritage. Celebrating achievements beyond history is an exquisite UAE stamp featuring cyclist Eddy Merckx. Born in 1945, he symbolizes determination and perseverance – qualities embraced by Arab society throughout centuries. Mesopotamia takes center stage with a low relief limestone sculpture portraying Ur-Nanshe (Our nanshe), King of Lagash. This masterpiece serves as a testament to Mesopotamian artistry while offering glimpses into their political structure. Journey through time via captivating black-and-white photographs capturing Mr Smeedon's Villa and Djenan-el-Mufti in Algiers. These architectural marvels showcase intricate designs reflecting both Arabic influences and unique local craftsmanship. Finally, immerse yourself in El Bardo's enchanting beauty through mesmerizing black-and-white photos that transport you to this Algerian gem. Its grandeur stands tall amidst changing times – an embodiment of Arab civilization's resilience.