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Auction 96, Lot 407

"De Heylige En Wytvermaerde Stadt Ierusalem Eerst Genaemt Salem…", Visscher, Nicolas

Subject: Holy Land

Period: 1663 (published)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
18.9 x 12.5 inches
48 x 31.8 cm
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Superb bird's eye plan of the holy city with all the principal sites numbered and keyed to a table in a scroll at left. Biblical scenes are shown on the hillside in the foreground including the crucifixion.

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Condition: A

Very fine impression and attractive later color. Professional reinforcement of folds.

Estimate: $350 - $400

Sold for: $325

Closed on 9/12/2001

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