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Ancient Babylon with The Tower of Babel According to Herodotus & Kircherus, 1730

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Antique print titled 'Platte Grond van de Stad Babilon, volgens Herodotus en A. Kircherus'. This original antique print shows a view of ancient Babylon with the tower of Babel according to Herodotus and A. Kircherus. Originates from 'Het algemeen groot historisch, oordeelkundig, chronologisch, geografisch, en letterlyk naam- en woord-boek, van den gantschen H. Bijbel. Dienende tot de gedenk-stukken der Jooden en andere oudheden, ter opheldering der H. Schrift ... Nu in't Nederduitsch overgezet, merkelyk vermeerdert, en met aanmerkingen verrykt, door Mattheus Gargon.' and it's additons: 'Byvogzel tot het algemeen groot ... Naam- en woord-boek ... En nu in zuiver Nederduitsch overgezet, merkelyk vermeerdert, en metv aanmerkingen verrykt, door Jakob van Ostade en Arn. Henr. Westerhovius.', by Augustines Calmet, published in Leiden, Amsterdam, by Samuel Luchtmans, R. & J. Wetstein en Smith 1725-1731. This is a reknown encyclopaedic dictionary on all aspects of the history, geography and culture of the Bible and Biblical times. This Dutch translation originates from Calmet's work in French including: 'Commentaire littéral sur tous les livres de l'Ancien et du Nouveau Testament ...', first published in Paris in 1707. Artists and Engravers: Author: Antoine Augustin Calmet (1672-1757), French Benedictine. Translation by: translation by Mattheus Gargon (1661-1728), a minister in Vlissingen. Engravings in this work by A. de Putter, F. van Bleyswyk, M. Pool, Ph. van Gunst, etc.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14.49 in (36.8 cm)Width: 17.68 in (44.9 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.02 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
    1730-1739
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1730
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Condition: Very good. A few small tears in top and left margin, not affecting image. Original middle fold as issued. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study image carefully.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: PCT-63001 1stDibs: LU3054326942292

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