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Auction 207, Lot 46
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"De Gestalte der Mane Volgens de Nieuwste Ervarenis der Groote Verrekijkers", Goeree, Willelm & Jan

Subject: Moon

Period: 1690 (published)

Publication: Voor-bereidselen tot de Bybelsche Wysheid, en Gebruik der Heilige en Kerklijke Historien

Color: Hand Color

Size:
6.6 x 9.8 inches
16.8 x 24.9 cm
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This spectacular and uncommon print captures the excitement of a town examining the Moon through a massive telescope. Hanging above the scene is a prominent Moon, enlarged as if seen through the telescope's lens. The Moon as depicted here is based on Hevelius, perhaps via the plagiarized (and much replicated) 1671 Moon map by Cherubin d'Orleans. Engraved by Jan Goeree and published in his father's volume on church history.

References: Manasek (Moon) pp. 306-7.

Condition: A+

A sharp impression on paper with an elaborate coat of arms watermark.

Estimate: $275 - $350

Sold for: $550

Closed on 2/11/2026

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