Dagestan (Russia) - Derbent - lot of 2 panoramic views; Olfert Dapper (1635-1689) & de Lemercier - Benard - Derbendt & Vue de Derbend en 1796 - 1681-1700

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Two panoramic Derbend views, uncoloured, dating from 1681–1700, by Olfert Dapper and de Lemercier Benard, in copper engraving and lithography, showing Derbent in Dagestan.

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1st item

Rare view with the Barmachberg. In the foreground depiction of a pilgrimage. Panoramic view of the fortified city of “Derbendt” (Derbent) on the Caspian Sea, which at the time was part of the Persian empire, but is today part of now in the Republic of Dagestan in Russia.

This beautiful copperplate print was engraved for a topographical work on ancient Persia by Olfert Dapper (1635-1689) was a Dutch writer, geographer, and Historian. The rich detail includes Persians and camels and even what appears to be a western visitor in a top hat (see second image for that detail)

Many later engravings by Pieter van der Aa and Mattheus Merian, among others, were based on Dapper’s work.
(Village Antiques)
250x325 mm. Fold as published.

2nd
View of Derbent at 1796. Authors: de Lemercier - Benard. Printed in Paris around 1820/30.
150x270 mm. Fold as published.

1st item

Rare view with the Barmachberg. In the foreground depiction of a pilgrimage. Panoramic view of the fortified city of “Derbendt” (Derbent) on the Caspian Sea, which at the time was part of the Persian empire, but is today part of now in the Republic of Dagestan in Russia.

This beautiful copperplate print was engraved for a topographical work on ancient Persia by Olfert Dapper (1635-1689) was a Dutch writer, geographer, and Historian. The rich detail includes Persians and camels and even what appears to be a western visitor in a top hat (see second image for that detail)

Many later engravings by Pieter van der Aa and Mattheus Merian, among others, were based on Dapper’s work.
(Village Antiques)
250x325 mm. Fold as published.

2nd
View of Derbent at 1796. Authors: de Lemercier - Benard. Printed in Paris around 1820/30.
150x270 mm. Fold as published.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Number of items
2
Country
Dagestan (Russia)
Geographical specification
Derbent - lot of 2 panoramic views
Map maker/ publisher
Olfert Dapper (1635-1689) & de Lemercier - Benard
Map/ Book title
Derbendt & Vue de Derbend en 1796
Period
1681-1700
Condition
Excellent
Technique
Copper engraving & Lithography
Additional Information
Lot of 2 views on Derbent (Dagestan).
Map colour
Uncoloured map
Height
250 mm
Width
325 mm
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