Middle East - Syria, Palmyra; C. de Bruyn - Palmyra Alias Tadmor - 1681-1700
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C. de Bruyn’s 1698 copper engraving, *Palmyra Alias Tadmor*, depicts the ruins of Palmyra in Syria and measures 34 × 68 cm, with later hand colour.
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Palmyra Alias Tadmor (1698)
Very large 17th century copper engraving that shows the ruins of the ancient city of Palmyra in modern day Syria, which was known as a vital caravan city for travelers crossing the Syrian desert. Several ruins are marked on the view, including the Temple of Bel (B), the colonnade of the Decumanus (D), and the ancient tombs (F)..
The engraving was made by C. de Bruyn for his book ´Reizen van Cornelis de Bruyn door de vermaardste deelen van Klein Asia…´, 1698, Delft (Netherlands).
In this book he describes in great detail a voyage of several years through the Ottoman Empire, mainly through modern day Turkey, Egypt, Cyprus, Israel and Lebanon.
Very good condition. Thick paper with clear print.
Image 26x63cm, sheet 34x68cm
Palmyra Alias Tadmor (1698)
Very large 17th century copper engraving that shows the ruins of the ancient city of Palmyra in modern day Syria, which was known as a vital caravan city for travelers crossing the Syrian desert. Several ruins are marked on the view, including the Temple of Bel (B), the colonnade of the Decumanus (D), and the ancient tombs (F)..
The engraving was made by C. de Bruyn for his book ´Reizen van Cornelis de Bruyn door de vermaardste deelen van Klein Asia…´, 1698, Delft (Netherlands).
In this book he describes in great detail a voyage of several years through the Ottoman Empire, mainly through modern day Turkey, Egypt, Cyprus, Israel and Lebanon.
Very good condition. Thick paper with clear print.
Image 26x63cm, sheet 34x68cm
Details
Era
1400-1900
Number of objects
1
Country
Middle East
Geographical specification
Syria, Palmyra
Map maker/publisher
C. de Bruyn
Map/book title
Palmyra Alias Tadmor
Period
1681-1700
Condition
Excellent
Technique
Copper engraving
Additional Information
Very large 17th century copper engraving with a view of the ruins of Palmyra in Syria
Map colour
Later hand colour
Height
34 cm
Width
68 cm
