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Auction 120, Lot 712
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"Montis Domini Totiusq. Sacri Templi Exemplar ex Antiquis Descriptionibus a Bened. Aria Montano Observatis", Arias Montanus, Benito

Subject: Holy Land, Jerusalem

Period: 1593 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
17.6 x 13 inches
44.7 x 33 cm
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This is a striking and scarce view of the Temple of Solomon. The Temple grounds are filled with people and their livestock going about their daily activities. Arias Montanus' maps and views were first issued in the Biblia polyglotta published by Plantin in 1572. Later editions are equally scarce.

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Condition: A

There is a piece of masking tape on top right corner, well away from image.

Estimate: $350 - $450

Sold for: $475

Closed on 7/18/2007

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