Old map of Kaaba Great Mosque, Mecca (Majid Al Haram), 1930

Old map of Kaaba Great Mosque, Mecca (Majid Al Haram), 1930The map is meticulously crafted, featuring the Kaaba as its central focus. It highlights over one hundred locations, each numbered and corresponding to an index. An essential table of distances, beneficial to pilgrims, is situated in the lower right corner. The map is properly aligned to the East Northeast, a common orientation for Mecca maps. In its center lies the Kaaba, encircled by the imposing minarets of the Great Mosque. Notably, the map

The lithograph is an excellent example of Arnout's skill in capturing the architectural beauty and vitality of Paris

The drawing also showcases the natural beauty of the surrounding landscape

The poster's simple yet striking design made it a popular piece of advertising

with the eye and its lashes rendered in stark contrast to the surrounding background

These artistic touches added to the appeal of his maps

Pollock worked on a large canvas laid out on the floor

his work continues to be admired for its technical skill and artistic vision

and create works of art that continue to resonate with viewers to this day

there are two smaller circular shapes in shades of yellow and pink

as well as various academic buildings

as well as important biblical sites

It reflects the best cartographic knowledge of the period and was influential in shaping the understanding of the Holy Land during that time