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Cornelius de Bruyn
Alexandria, Egypt, copper-line engraving by Cornelius de Bruyn , 1690

1690

About the Item

'Alexandria' A view of Pompey's Pillar with Alexandria in the background. Cornelis de Bruijn was a Dutch artist and traveler. He is best known for his drawings of the ruins of Persepolis, the first reliable pictures of this palace to be accessible for western scholars, but his visits also included the Ottoman Empire, Egypt, Jerusalem, Russia and the East Indies. 235mm by 640mm (platemark) 320mm by 670mm (sheet)
  • Creator:
    Cornelius de Bruyn (1652 - 1727)
  • Creation Year:
    1690
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.26 in (23.5 cm)Width: 25.2 in (64 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
    Late 17th Century
  • Condition:
    Some foxing spots and faults in outer margins. Folds as issued, but conserved to lie flat and laid onto Japanese paper.
  • Gallery Location:
    Melbourne, AU
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU124426446092

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