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Antique Map of the Pyramids of Saqqara and Dahshur – Egypt, c.1770s

$209.73
£158.18
€180
CA$289.98
A$324.82
CHF 170.61
MX$3,949.73
NOK 2,160.46
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Antique Map of the Pyramids of Saqqara and Dahshur – Egypt, c.1710s Description: This rare early 18th-century engraving presents a bird’s-eye topographic plan of the pyramids of Saqqara and Dahshur in Lower Egypt. Titled in Dutch "Grondteekening der Pyramiden van Sakara en Dafhour," this map was created during a period of increasing European interest in ancient Egypt and likely originates from the Dutch edition of Cornelis de Bruijn’s *Reizen door de vermaardste Deelen van Klein Asia*, published in The Hague between 1711 and 1724, but it can also be used in later work. The image illustrates the desert plateau landscape, with individual pyramids and tombs plotted in a schematic manner and marked with capital letters corresponding to an index (likely in the original text). The map captures not only the pyramids of Saqqara—home to the famous Step Pyramid of Djoser—but also the Red Pyramid and Bent Pyramid of Dahshur, forming part of the great necropolis of Memphis. The illustration combines cartographic elements with artistic license, with mountainous terrain rendered in soft hachure and the pyramids depicted from an elevated diagonal perspective. The map offers a clear spatial overview of pyramid locations, paths, and surrounding structures, such as temples or ruins, drawn in outline. Cornelis de Bruijn (1652–1726/27) was a Dutch traveler and artist known for his vivid engravings and pioneering travel literature. His works are among the earliest European attempts to systematically document ancient Egyptian monuments, predating the Napoleonic expeditions by nearly a century. Condition: Good condition. Vertical fold lines as issued. Minor wear to the outer margins. Printed area remains clean and crisp with good contrast. Framing tips: This print would benefit from a light ivory or sand-colored mat and a slim black or walnut frame. To enhance the historic character, consider a hand-gilded wooden frame or museum glass for archival presentation. Technique: Copperplate engraving Maker: After Cornelis de Bruijn, The Netherlands, early 18th century
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10.63 in (27 cm)Width: 14.77 in (37.5 cm)Depth: 0.01 in (0.2 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Paper,Engraved
  • Place of Origin:
    Netherlands
  • Period:
    Late 18th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1776
  • Condition:
    Good condition. Vertical fold lines as issued. Minor wear to the outer margins. Printed area remains clean and crisp with good contrast.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BG-14102-671stDibs: LU3054346058092

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