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Antique Engraving of The Great Mosque of Mecca with Kaaba, c. 1850s

$337.91

£254.84

€290

CA$467.18

A$523.32

CHF 274.87

MX$6,363.46

NOK 3,480.74

SEK 3,304.16

DKK 2,207.67

About the Item

Antique Engraving of The Great Mosque of Mecca with Kaaba, c. 1850s Description: This detailed antique engraving presents a historic perspective of the Great Mosque of Mecca—'Masjid al-Haram', the holiest site in Islam—featuring the 'Kaaba' at its center. Titled simply as "The Temple of Mecca," the artwork is typical of 19th-century European engravings aimed at Western audiences, providing a rare and imaginative glimpse into one of the most sacred and restricted sites of the Islamic world during a period when non-Muslim visitors to Mecca were prohibited. The image showcases the mosque's architectural layout with its prominent minarets, surrounding arcades, and the central sanctuary where the Kaaba is located. Pilgrims are depicted gathered around the Kaaba in reverence. The surrounding topography includes mountainous terrain and early urban planning visible beyond the mosque’s walls, offering viewers a sense of Mecca’s historical geography before its extensive modernization in the 20th century. Such prints were often included in encyclopedias, atlases, or travel books during the mid-19th century, likely engraved from earlier descriptions or stylized engravings, rather than from firsthand observation. The work is not only of religious and architectural significance but also reflects the 19th-century European fascination with the "Orient" and the visual culture surrounding Islamic sacred spaces. This piece would appeal to collectors of religious art, Islamic history, architectural engravings, or those interested in pilgrimage traditions. Condition report: Very good condition. Minor age toning consistent with age. Neatly mounted in an antique-style mat. No visible tears or foxing. Framing suggestion: Consider a dark wood or gold-leaf frame with a cream or ivory mat to enhance the sepia tone of the engraving. UV-protective glass is recommended to preserve the print’s integrity. Keywords: Mecca, Kaaba, Masjid al-Haram, Islamic art, antique engraving, Hajj, pilgrimage, sacred architecture, 19th-century print, Arabia, Muslim pilgrimage, rare mosque print, Middle Eastern history, orientalist engraving

Dimensions:

Height: 9.45 in (24 cm)Width: 11.82 in (30 cm)Depth: 0.01 in (0.2 mm)

Materials and Techniques:

Paper

Period:

1850-1859

Date of Manufacture:

circa 1859

Condition:

Very good condition. Minor age toning consistent with age. Neatly mounted in an antique-style mat. No visible tears or foxing. Loosely inserted in matting board.

Seller Location:

Langweer, NL

Reference Number:

Seller: BG-12873-31stDibs: LU3054345050062

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