The Israelites Rebuilding the Walls of Jerusalem

Antonio Tempesta

National Gallery of Art

This depicts a medieval city scene under construction. Workers are building what appear to be fortifications or city walls. The scene shows workers engaged in construction activities, including working with tools, sculpting stones, and hewing timber. Arches frame workers in the left, while an ox-drawn carriage is seen on the right. In the background, elephants are leading a procession towards the city gate. The architectural structures include crenellations and arches typical of medieval style.