Israel - Jerusalem; C. de Bruyn - No title - 1681-1700
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Copper engraving by C. de Bruyn of Jerusalem, Israel, dating from 1681–1700, with later hand colour, 40 by 47 cm, depicting a very large 17th‑century panoramic view of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.
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Folio sized 17th century copper engraving with a view of the The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, also known as the Church of the Resurrection. Thiw is a fourth-century church in the Christian Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem. The church is simultaneously the seat of the Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem, Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem, and the Catholic Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem. It is the holiest site in Christianity and it has been an important pilgrimage site for Christians since the fourth century.
This view was most likely rendered in secret during de Bruijin’s second world tour. The Holy Land was then under the control of the Ottoman Empire who imposed strict limitations on pilgrims and tourist from Europe. It is highly unlikely that de Bruijin would have been allowed to make sketches of the region openly.
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, some minimal age browning in the margins.
Image 28x38cm, page 40x47cm
Folio sized 17th century copper engraving with a view of the The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, also known as the Church of the Resurrection. Thiw is a fourth-century church in the Christian Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem. The church is simultaneously the seat of the Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem, Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem, and the Catholic Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem. It is the holiest site in Christianity and it has been an important pilgrimage site for Christians since the fourth century.
This view was most likely rendered in secret during de Bruijin’s second world tour. The Holy Land was then under the control of the Ottoman Empire who imposed strict limitations on pilgrims and tourist from Europe. It is highly unlikely that de Bruijin would have been allowed to make sketches of the region openly.
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, some minimal age browning in the margins.
Image 28x38cm, page 40x47cm
Details
Era
1400-1900
Number of items
1
Country
Israel
Geographical specification
Jerusalem
Map maker/ publisher
C. de Bruyn
Map/ Book title
No title
Period
1681-1700
Condition
Excellent
Technique
Copper engraving
Additional Information
Very large 17th century panoramic view of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre / Temple Mountain
Map colour
Later hand colour
Height
40 cm
Width
47 cm
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