1172483 The Citadel of Homs, Syria, c.1785 (engraving) by Cassas, Louis Francois (1756-1827); Private Collection; (add.info.: A romantic Illustration of Emesa, today known as Homs by the artist Louis Fran癟ois Cassas (1756-1827) during his journey into the Ottoman Empire 1784 -1786. The artist is shown sketching the famous citadel of Emesa, surrounded by his guards and the inquisitive locals.); Pictures from History; French, out of copyright.