Curatorial Narrative The “Flag of Jerusalem” by an anonymous artist presents itself as a masterful exemplar of minimalist design, its linear brushwork and austere palette imbuing the image with a sense of modernity that belies its creation date. Executed between 1667 and 1670, this work occupies a unique position within the art historical narrative, straddling the threshold between baroque excess and emerging trends towards simplicity. The artist’s deliberate use of a white background serves to heighten the visual impact of the gold cross, rendering it a focal point that appears almost sculptural in its presence. As scaled up to 44×62, the flag’s chromatic structure reveals itself as a masterful balance of contrasting elements: the golden cruciform stands out against the stark white field, while the black pole and finials provide subtle accents of depth. The linear brushwork assumes a new level of precision, imbuing the image with