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Lot 616
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"Jerusalem en syn Tempel", Hooghe, Romain de

Subject: Jerusalem, Holy Land

Period: 1700 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
18.1 x 14 inches
46 x 35.6 cm
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Panoramic view depicting the layout of the city surrounding the temple and filled with people, soldiers, and livestock. In the foreground is a scene of Judas embracing Jesus and signaling his arrest by the Romans. Panels at the sides name the important buildings and include two full-length portraits of Aaron and King Solomon. Across the bottom are large engravings of the Vessels of the Temple. This is the second state with the date erased. Dutch text on verso. There are several cracks in the plate visible adjacent to the centerfold at bottom.

References: Poortman & Augusteijn #151.

Condition: A

A crisp impression on a bright sheet, issued folding with a tiny fold separation that has been archivally repaired, a small hole just below the neatline at bottom left, and a printer's crease adjacent to the centerfold. There is some minor extraneous creasing.

Estimate: $300 - $375

Sold for: $375

Closed on 4/24/2024

Closed