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Antique print titled Stanchio Rhodus. Original antique print showing panoramic views of Stanchio, Greece and the Island of Rhodes, both … Read more Antique print titled Stanchio Rhodus. Original antique print showing panoramic views of Stanchio, Greece and the Island of Rhodes, both with ships. First edition in French, first published in Dutch in 1698 (Reizen door de vermaardste Deelen van Klein Asia) In 1702 an English edition appeared as well. Artists and Engravers: Cornelis de Bruijn was a Dutch artist and traveler. He made two large tours and published illustrated books with his observations of people, buildings, plants and animals. Best known as a landscape artist, Le Bruyn travelled widely from a young age to Vienna, on to Rome then to Smyrna, Constantinople, Egypt, Jerusalem, Syria, Lebanon, and Turkey. Everywhere he went Le Bruyn depicted the scenes around him, he was especially interested in places of antiquity or historic interest, and his are the first images of the interior of a pyramid and Jerusalem to be widely available to Westerners. After an eight year stay in Venice, Le Bruyn returned to The Hague in 1693 to publish this first book. from 1701 he started a second journey into Russia, Persia. Condition: Very good, given age. Original folds as issued. General age-related toning and occasional minor defects from handling. Please study image carefully. See less
- Dimensions
- 15.75ʺW × 12.6ʺH
- Period
- 17th Century
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Paper
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Gold
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