The Surrender of Jerusalem
Artist
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1920
Mediumetching on paper
ClassificationsMcBey
DimensionsOverall: Height: 22.8 cm
Plate Size: Width: 39.5 cm
Frame: Height: 39 cm, Width: 54 cm
Plate Size: Width: 39.5 cm
Frame: Height: 39 cm, Width: 54 cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1959 by Mr H H Kynett.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG001912
About MeThis plate tells the story of the two British sergeants Sedgwick and Hurcombe, who were the unwitting recipients of the surrender of Jerusalem on 9 December 1917. Accounts record that they were scouting for water on the outskirts of the city when they came upon the surrendering party of the Mayor and two Turkish policemen bearing white flags. 
