Middle East - The Holy Land; Cornelis de Bruyn - Bethlehem - 1681-1700
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Bethlehem, a rare first edition etching on large paper by Cornelis de Bruyn (Delft, 1698), depicting the Holy Land in the Middle East with the Church of the Nativity, uncoloured and in excellent condition at 27.5 × 35 cm.
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EARLIEST REALISTIC depiction of BETHLEHEM with the CHURCH OF NATIVITY .
Published in the RARE FIRST EDITION of " Reizen van Cornelis de Bruyn..."..
Dated: Delft, 1698.
Drawn accurately from nature by the famous Dutch traveler and topographer Cornelis de Bruyn (1652-1726) during his voyage to the Holy Land and Levant.
Depicted is a realistic view towards the town of Bethlehem (letter "L" on the drawing) in the Holy Land, with the compound of the "Church of the Nativity" at the left background (indicated by letter "I").
Due to its truthful accuracy this drawing serves as a visual historical document of the site.
"The Church of the Nativity" was initially built in Byzantine times over the cave venerated as the birthplace of Jesus according to Christian tradition.
The Church is an important place of pilgrimage for Roman Catholic, Greek Orthodox and Armenian Christians. Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve is transmitted from here by television world-wide.
Scarce large paper edition with exceptional large margins.
Size of the whole sheet: 49cm x 39. Original 3 folds, (two of them rather flat)
Excellent condition! Strong and fresh paper quality, clear imprint of the etching.
The etching will be went only folded once.
(shipping via registered airmail, to Italy we ship with EMS airmail courier)
Seller's Story
M.POLLAK ANTIQUARIAT founded in 1899 and now in its third generation, is owned and managed by Malka and Cornel Pollak. We specialize in antiquarian and out-of-prints books on the history of the HOLY LAND and the Middle East., as well as original antique maps and prints of this area. We deal with rare art books and bibliophile editions, Jewish history and German literature before WW2.
WE ARE THE ONLY MEMBERS IN ISRAEL of "THE ANTIQUARIAN BOOKSELLERS' ASSOCIATION ABA” (ILAB) and the "Verband deutscher Antiquare". WE RUN TWO STORES IN TEL-AVIV at 36 & 42 King George Street.
With great passion and devotion we personally consult our customers world-wide.
Translated by Google TranslateEARLIEST REALISTIC depiction of BETHLEHEM with the CHURCH OF NATIVITY .
Published in the RARE FIRST EDITION of " Reizen van Cornelis de Bruyn..."..
Dated: Delft, 1698.
Drawn accurately from nature by the famous Dutch traveler and topographer Cornelis de Bruyn (1652-1726) during his voyage to the Holy Land and Levant.
Depicted is a realistic view towards the town of Bethlehem (letter "L" on the drawing) in the Holy Land, with the compound of the "Church of the Nativity" at the left background (indicated by letter "I").
Due to its truthful accuracy this drawing serves as a visual historical document of the site.
"The Church of the Nativity" was initially built in Byzantine times over the cave venerated as the birthplace of Jesus according to Christian tradition.
The Church is an important place of pilgrimage for Roman Catholic, Greek Orthodox and Armenian Christians. Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve is transmitted from here by television world-wide.
Scarce large paper edition with exceptional large margins.
Size of the whole sheet: 49cm x 39. Original 3 folds, (two of them rather flat)
Excellent condition! Strong and fresh paper quality, clear imprint of the etching.
The etching will be went only folded once.
(shipping via registered airmail, to Italy we ship with EMS airmail courier)
Seller's Story
M.POLLAK ANTIQUARIAT founded in 1899 and now in its third generation, is owned and managed by Malka and Cornel Pollak. We specialize in antiquarian and out-of-prints books on the history of the HOLY LAND and the Middle East., as well as original antique maps and prints of this area. We deal with rare art books and bibliophile editions, Jewish history and German literature before WW2.
WE ARE THE ONLY MEMBERS IN ISRAEL of "THE ANTIQUARIAN BOOKSELLERS' ASSOCIATION ABA” (ILAB) and the "Verband deutscher Antiquare". WE RUN TWO STORES IN TEL-AVIV at 36 & 42 King George Street.
With great passion and devotion we personally consult our customers world-wide.
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Era
1400-1900
Number of items
1
Country
Middle East
Geographical specification
The Holy Land
Map maker/ publisher
Cornelis de Bruyn
Designer/Artist/Maker
Cornelis de Bruyn
Map/ Book title
Bethlehem
Period
1681-1700
Condition
Excellent
Technique
Etching
Additional Information
Rare first edition, 1698 on large paper
Map colour
Uncoloured map
Height
27.5 cm
Width
35 cm
