Subject: Jerusalem, Holy Land
Period: 1730 (circa)
Publication:
Color: Hand Color
Size:
15.1 x 12 inches
38.4 x 30.5 cm
Solomon's Temple dominates this bird's-eye plan of ancient Jerusalem. The plan is largely imaginary, but amazingly detailed. The title cartouche is contained in a banner held aloft by angels. This is the second state with keyed legends flanking the title banner and Dutch text on verso.
References: Laor #1044; Poortman & Augusteijn #156.
Condition: A
A nice impression with light toning along the edges of the sheet and an archivally repaired tear that enters 1" into image at bottom center.