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Auction 120, Lot 715
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"Die Heylige und Weltberuhmpte Statt Jerusalem, erstlich genant Salem Genesis 14 vers. 13", Anon.

Subject: Holy Land, Jerusalem

Period: 1664 (circa)

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Color: Hand Color

Size:
18.5 x 12 inches
47 x 30.5 cm
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German version of this colorful bird's-eye view based on Nicolas Visscher's 1657 map. The plan depicts the ancient walled city with a key locating all the major sites enclosed in a banner. In Visscher's map an eagle holds the key banner aloft; this engraver has replace the eagle with a hooded falcon. The foreground is filled with Biblical scenes including the Crucifixion and Salomon's anointment. German text on verso.

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Condition: B

Slightly weak impression with some professionally repaired damage in side margins.

Estimate: $275 - $350

Sold for: $200

Closed on 7/18/2007

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