Israel - Jerusalem; C. Weigel - Ierusalem - 1720

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Ierusalem, a copper engraving map by C. Weigel (Nuremberg) from 1720 with contemporary hand colour, depicting Jerusalem in Israel; sheet 38 x 47 cm (image 33 x 40.5 cm), condition good with small stains on the lower and upper edge.

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Dimensions: 33 x 40,5 cm. (on sheet: 38 x 47 cm.).

Condition: good (small stains to the lower and upper edge)
Verso: blank.

Author: Kohler / Weigel
Publisher: Weigel. Nuremberg.
Note: from "Descriptio Orbis Antiquus..."

Johann Christoph Weigel, known as Christoph Weigel the Elder (9 November 1654 – 5 February 1725), was a German engraver, art dealer and publisher. He was born at Redwitz, Free imperial city of Eger in Egerland, and died in Nuremberg, aged 70.
Christoph Weigel the Elder learned the art of engraving in Augsburg. After various positions, including in Vienna and Frankfurt am Main, he acquired citizenship in Nuremberg in 1698. Weigel's first work from his own, successfully run publishing house in Nuremberg was Bilderlust from 1698. Around 70 books and a series of engravings were published by this publishing house during his lifetime.

Dimensions: 33 x 40,5 cm. (on sheet: 38 x 47 cm.).

Condition: good (small stains to the lower and upper edge)
Verso: blank.

Author: Kohler / Weigel
Publisher: Weigel. Nuremberg.
Note: from "Descriptio Orbis Antiquus..."

Johann Christoph Weigel, known as Christoph Weigel the Elder (9 November 1654 – 5 February 1725), was a German engraver, art dealer and publisher. He was born at Redwitz, Free imperial city of Eger in Egerland, and died in Nuremberg, aged 70.
Christoph Weigel the Elder learned the art of engraving in Augsburg. After various positions, including in Vienna and Frankfurt am Main, he acquired citizenship in Nuremberg in 1698. Weigel's first work from his own, successfully run publishing house in Nuremberg was Bilderlust from 1698. Around 70 books and a series of engravings were published by this publishing house during his lifetime.

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Era
1400-1900
Over 200 years old
Yes
Number of items
1
Country
Israel
Geographical specification
Jerusalem
Map maker/ publisher
C. Weigel
Map/ Book title
Ierusalem
Period
1720
Condition
Good
Technique
Copper engraving
Additional Information
Original Antique Copper Engraving
Map colour
Contemporary hand colour
Height
38 cm
Width
47 cm
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