Jerusalem ancient city map by Bastiaan Stoopendaal

Jerusalem is an engraved city map by Bastiaan Stoopendaal, produced in the late 17th century as part of the Dutch tradition of biblical cartography. The map presents a detailed view of the sacred city, highlighting its walls, gates, streets, temples, and important religious landmarks associated with biblical history. Executed in fine copperplate engraving, it combines geographic representation with devotional and historical interest, offering viewers a visual interpretation of Jerusalem as understood by European scholars and mapmakers of the period.

Bastiaan Stoopendaal (1637–1707) was a Dutch engraver celebrated for his detailed maps, topographical views, and religious illustrations. Active during the Dutch Golden Age, he worked with leading publishers to create works that blended artistic elegance with geographic precision. His engravings are admired for their clarity, intricate linework, and historical value, making them important examples of seventeenth-century printmaking and cartographic craftsmanship.