Holy Land

Antique Views of the Holy Land — Israel, Lebanon & Palestine

This category presents original antique views and prints of the Holy Land, encompassing regions of Israel, Lebanon and Palestine revered for their deep religious, cultural and historical importance. These images often depict sacred sites, ancient cities, desert landscapes, river valleys and pilgrim routes as recorded by European travelers, artists and scholars from the 18th and 19th centuries.

Many of these works were based on sketches made during pilgrimages, exploration journeys or diplomatic visits, later published as engraved or lithographed prints in atlases, travel narratives and illustrated works. They offer visual documentation of iconic places such as Jerusalem, Bethlehem, the River Jordan, Byblos and other landmarks that hold enduring spiritual and historical resonance.

Antique views of the Holy Land are valued for their cultural depth, scenic detail and connection to the visual traditions of religious history. As original period works on paper, they provide collectors, historians and enthusiasts with evocative records of landscapes and places central to the heritage of multiple faiths and civilizations.