2022-07 Raynors HCA Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/16/2022
Titled "Die Heylige en Wytvermaerde stadt Jerusalem Eerst Genaemt Salem, Genesis 14 vers 18", 20" x 16", drawn by Nicolaes Visscher I (1618-1679), published Jacob Lindberg, Amsterdam, 1702. Copper-engraved bird's-eye view of Jerusalem, with several engraved vignettes of hebraic artifacts and people on the outside of the wall. Well-engraved and attractive with a key listing 40 points of interest. On the lower right "Golgotha" (Calvary) depicts the crucifixion of Jesus. In the center is Temple Solomons. Another image depicts Jesus on the road to Emaus. Printed in Dutch language with descriptive information on the reverse, "Beschryvinge van Jerusalem." . Near fine. Striking Bird's-eye view of JerusalemIncludes a key locating 36 important buildings in Jerusalem is illustrated as reported in Genesis 14, with a scene showing Solomon in the foreground and the Crucifixion of Christ on Mt. Cavalry in the lower left.
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