Very Rare Antique Engraving of Christian Monastery Saint Jeremias in Egypt, 1673

Reference
BGI-00801
Date
1673
Region
Africa
Category
Engraving
Sheet size
19.0 x 15.0 cm (7.5 x 5.9 in)
Condition
Good
Availability
Available
Price
EUR 340

Antique print titled 'S. Ieremias'. Old print of S. Jeremias, below a decorative cartouche with lettered key. This print originates the very rare travel book 'Hierusalemsche Reyse' by A. Gonsales. The book describes his pilgrimage from Antwerp to Jerusalem and back. Giving a detailed illustrated account of the holy places, Egypt, Syria and indigenous flora and fauna.

Artists and Engravers: Published by Michiel Cnobbaert, Antwerpen.

Condition: Good, general age-related toning. Few minor defects, please study image carefully. Date: 1673 Overall size: 15 x 19 cm. Image size: 12 x 18 cm.

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