Lot description
Mixed media print by Mikulas Kravjansky (Czech, b. 1928), titled Jerusalem City of Gold Part III. This richly textured and atmospheric piece blends intaglio, etching, and embossing techniques with hand-applied coloration to create a detailed panorama of the Old City. Foreground features include embossed architectural forms, bronze-hued seals, ancient iconography, and subtle engravings of Jewish cultural scenes. A lion relief, rendered in copper tones with pseudo-Hebrew inscription, dominates the center, evoking themes of strength and heritage. Below it, a small black-and-white etching depicts a contemplative figure near a window, while the lower right contains a medallion-like stamp with classical architectural motifs. The background features towers and domes fading into a sepia-toned haze, suggesting Jerusalem's layered, sacred history. Hand-signed and dated "M Kravjansky 1982" in pencil at lower right, and numbered 185 of 190 at lower left. Embossed certification seal visible in the margin. Artist: Mikulas Kravjansky (Czech, b. 1928) Issued: 1982 Dimensions: 34"L x 42"H