Sennacherib Attacking Jerusalem– 1894 Antique Steel Engraving | Biblical Siege Scene

Original 1894 steel engraving titled “Sennacherib Attacking Jerusalem,” published in the historic Victorian biographical series Best Men and Famous Women.

The scene depicts the dramatic Assyrian siege of Jerusalem (701 BC) led by King Sennacherib — one of the most famous military campaigns of the ancient Near East, recorded in both Biblical texts and Assyrian annals.

The composition shows intense siege combat with scaling ladders, defensive walls, and close-quarters battle — rendered in fine engraved linework typical of late-19th-century historical illustration.

A compelling display piece for collectors of:

• Biblical history
• Assyrian / Mesopotamian warfare
• Ancient military art
• Old Testament subjects• Title: Sennacherib Attacking Jerusalem
• Series: Best Men and Famous Women
• Year: 1894
• Medium: Steel engraving
• Print type: Original antique book plate
• Not a reproduction

• Sheet: approx. 11 x 8 inches

• Image: approx. 6.5 x 4.5 inches