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Auction 123, Lot 696

"Temple de Jerusalem", Hooghe, Romain de

Subject: Holy Land, Solomon's Temple

Period: 1721 (published)

Publication: T' groot waerelds tafereel…

Color: Hand Color

Size:
14.3 x 8 inches
36.3 x 20.3 cm
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This fine copper engraved view of the temple and surrounding city is full of activity with hundreds of people, animals, and carriages. It is based on the plan of Villalpando. Below the engraving is a key (French text) to the places that are numbered in the engraving.

References: Laor #1045A.

Condition: A

Faint toning along centerfold affecting the text below the image. There is a manuscript ink page number between the image and the text.

Estimate: $230 - $300

Sold for: $170

Closed on 2/20/2008

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