Skip to main content
Items Similar to St. Catherine’s Monastery at Mount Sinai – Plan and Elevation Engravings c.1776
Ancient Egyptian Temple & Tomb Ground Plans – Thebes, c.1790 Engravings
Ancient Egyptian Temple & Tomb Ground Plans – Thebes, c.1790 Engravings
Temple and Buildings of the Labyrinth, Hawara – Floor Plan Engraving, Egypt 1776
Temple and Buildings of the Labyrinth, Hawara – Floor Plan Engraving, Egypt 1776
Monastery Maps of St. Paulus and St. Antonius in the Egyptian Desert – c.1776
Monastery Maps of St. Paulus and St. Antonius in the Egyptian Desert – c.1776
Temple of Jupiter in Thebes – Floor Plan and Gate Elevations, circa 1710
Temple of Jupiter in Thebes – Floor Plan and Gate Elevations, circa 1710
Ancient Egyptian Temple Plans – Edfu, Erment, Esna & Thebes, c.1776 Engravings
Ancient Egyptian Temple Plans – Edfu, Erment, Esna & Thebes, c.1776 Engravings
Coptic Monastery Plan, Ammonia Oven & Egg Incubator, Egypt c.1776
Coptic Monastery Plan, Ammonia Oven & Egg Incubator, Egypt c.1776
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 10

St. Catherine’s Monastery at Mount Sinai – Plan and Elevation Engravings c.1776

$302.95per set
£228.48per set
€260per set
CA$418.85per set
A$469.19per set
CHF 246.43per set
MX$5,705.17per set
NOK 3,120.66per set
SEK 2,962.35per set
DKK 1,979.29per set

About the Item

St. Catherine’s Monastery at Mount Sinai – Plan and Elevation Engravings c.1776 This striking pair of antique engravings offers a rare architectural study of the renowned monastery and church complex atop Mount Sinai, traditionally identified as the site where Moses received the Ten Commandments. These Dutch plates, produced around 1776, capture the monastic layout and ecclesiastical elevation in remarkable technical detail, appealing to collectors of biblical history, Christian heritage, and neoclassical architectural rendering. The left engraving shows the full *Grondteekening des Kloosters en der Kerke des Bergs Sinai* – a ground plan of the monastery and church complex on Mount Sinai. The intricate floorplan includes the central basilica structure, surrounding chapels, cloisters, monastic quarters, and defensive walls. Each section is labeled with letters corresponding to a detailed architectural legend (not present on this plate), offering insight into monastic life, religious function, and spatial design of the time. The plan’s precision and perspective suggest European survey influence while remaining deeply respectful of its sacred geography. The right engraving, titled *Afbeelding van een gedeelte der Kerke des Bergs Sinai*, complements the plan by illustrating the elevation of the church façade with its Romanesque arcades, central arched entrance, and Christian cross with floral ornamentation atop. Beneath the façade are detailed views of an interior colonnade and a symbolic floor plan (possibly the dome or altar area), rendered with clean lines and symmetry. The harmonious use of classical architecture serves both devotional and aesthetic purposes, reflecting Enlightenment-era fascination with biblical archaeology. These engravings likely originate from a Dutch travelogue or geographical compendium on the Holy Land or Egypt, designed to document sacred sites for a European audience during the Age of Discovery and Enlightenment. Condition: Fine impressions on laid paper with light age toning and slight edge wear, especially in the corners. Central vertical folds as issued. Overall in very good condition, ideal for framing. Framing tips: Display together in a double-aperture mount within a black or dark cherry wooden frame. A warm off-white or parchment-toned mat will highlight the engravings’ clean architectural lines and soft ink tones. Technique: Engraving Maker: Anonymous, Netherlands, circa 1776
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10.75 in (27.3 cm)Width: 9.85 in (25 cm)Depth: 0.01 in (0.2 mm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Paper,Engraved
  • Place of Origin:
    Netherlands
  • Period:
    Late 18th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1776
  • Condition:
    Fine impressions on laid paper with light age toning and slight edge wear, especially in the corners. Central vertical folds as issued. Overall in very good condition, ideal for framing.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BG-14102-37, -381stDibs: LU3054346047902

More From This Seller

View All
Ancient Egyptian Temple & Tomb Ground Plans – Thebes, c.1790 Engravings
Located in Langweer, NL
Ancient Egyptian Temple & Tomb Ground Plans – Thebes, c.1790 Engravings Description: This pair of antique engravings presents meticulously detailed architectural ground plans of an...
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Prints

Materials

Paper

Ancient Egyptian Temple & Tomb Ground Plans – Thebes, c.1790 Engravings

Ancient Egyptian Temple & Tomb Ground Plans – Thebes, c.1790 Engravings

$279 / set
Temple and Buildings of the Labyrinth, Hawara – Floor Plan Engraving, Egypt 1776
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Temple and Buildings of the Labyrinth at Hawara – Floor Plan Engraving, Egypt 1776 Description: This 1776 architectural engraving presents a detailed floor plan of the legend...
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Prints

Materials

Paper

Temple and Buildings of the Labyrinth, Hawara – Floor Plan Engraving, Egypt 1776

Temple and Buildings of the Labyrinth, Hawara – Floor Plan Engraving, Egypt 1776

$279
Monastery Maps of St. Paulus and St. Antonius in the Egyptian Desert – c.1776
Located in Langweer, NL
Monastery Maps of St. Paulus and St. Antonius in the Egyptian Desert – c.1776 Description: This evocative 18th-century engraving depicts stylized maps of two important early Christi...
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Prints

Materials

Paper

Monastery Maps of St. Paulus and St. Antonius in the Egyptian Desert – c.1776

Monastery Maps of St. Paulus and St. Antonius in the Egyptian Desert – c.1776

$279
Temple of Jupiter in Thebes – Floor Plan and Gate Elevations, circa 1710
Located in Langweer, NL
Temple of Jupiter in Thebes – Floor Plan and Gate Elevations, circa 1710 This precise architectural engraving, titled "Platte-Grond en Doorsnede des Tempels van Jupiter te Thebe, en...
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Prints

Materials

Paper

Temple of Jupiter in Thebes – Floor Plan and Gate Elevations, circa 1710

Temple of Jupiter in Thebes – Floor Plan and Gate Elevations, circa 1710

$221
Ancient Egyptian Temple Plans – Edfu, Erment, Esna & Thebes, c.1776 Engravings
Located in Langweer, NL
Ancient Egyptian Temple Plans – Edfu, Erment, Esna & Thebes, c.1776 Engravings This finely detailed set of three architectural engravings illustrates the floor plans and elevations ...
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Prints

Materials

Paper

Ancient Egyptian Temple Plans – Edfu, Erment, Esna & Thebes, c.1776 Engravings

Ancient Egyptian Temple Plans – Edfu, Erment, Esna & Thebes, c.1776 Engravings

$396 / set
Coptic Monastery Plan, Ammonia Oven & Egg Incubator, Egypt c.1776
Located in Langweer, NL
Coptic Monastery Plan, Ammonia Oven & Egg Incubator, Egypt c.1776 Description: This fascinating antique engraving, dating from circa 1776 presents a detailed architectural and techn...
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Prints

Materials

Paper

Coptic Monastery Plan, Ammonia Oven & Egg Incubator, Egypt c.1776

Coptic Monastery Plan, Ammonia Oven & Egg Incubator, Egypt c.1776

$279

You May Also Like

Interior Plan - Original Etching by François Mazoit - 19th century
Located in Roma, IT
Interior Plan is an original etching realized by François Mazoit in the 19th century. Plate-signed on the lower right. Good conditions with diffused foxing spots.
Category

19th Century Modern Interior Prints

Materials

Etching

Interior Plan - Original Etching by François Mazoit - 19th century

François Mazoit
Interior Plan - Original Etching by François Mazoit - 19th century, 19th century

$559
Uses and Customs -Map of St. Giulia Church, Bergamo - Lithograph - 1862
Located in Roma, IT
Uses and Customs - Architecture is a lithograph on paper realized in 1862. The artwork belongs to the Suite Uses and customs of all the peoples of the universe: " History of the gov...
Category

1860s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Uses and Customs -Map of St. Giulia Church, Bergamo - Lithograph - 1862

Various Artists
Uses and Customs -Map of St. Giulia Church, Bergamo - Lithograph - 1862, 1862

$209
Plan of the Rood Loft in St George's Chapel (1790), engraving by James Basire
Located in London, GB
James Basire & Henry Emlyn Plan and Elevation of the Rood Loft in St George's Chapel at Windsor Engraving 47 x 55 cm This engraving was originally published by the Society of Ant...
Category

1790s Realist Landscape Prints

Materials

Engraving

Plan of the Rood Loft in St George's Chapel (1790), engraving by James Basire

John Basire
Plan of the Rood Loft in St George's Chapel (1790), engraving by James Basire, 1790

$459
Uses and Customs - Map of Churches - Lithograph - 1862
Located in Roma, IT
Uses and Customs - Map of Churches is a lithograph on paper realized in 1862. The artwork belongs to the Suite Uses and customs of all the peoples of the universe: " History of the ...
Category

1860s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Uses and Customs - Map of Churches - Lithograph - 1862

Various Artists
Uses and Customs - Map of Churches - Lithograph - 1862, 1862

$209
19th Century "Thoronet Abbey" Watercolor Drawing on Paper from the 18th Century
Located in Marseille, FR
19th century "Thoronet Abbey" watercolor drawing on paper from the 18th century.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Drawings

Materials

Paper

19th Century "Thoronet Abbey" Watercolor Drawing on Paper from the 18th Century

19th Century "Thoronet Abbey" Watercolor Drawing on Paper from the 18th Century

$466
The plan of St. Martin's Church, St. Martin in the Fields
By George Vertue
Located in Middletown, NY
London: Society of Antiqauries London, 1744. Engraving on buff wove paper with a large heraldic watermark with Strasbourg lily with a crown and shied and the letters LVG, 9 1/2 x 14 ...
Category

Mid-18th Century English School Landscape Prints

Materials

Handmade Paper, Engraving

The plan of St. Martin's Church, St. Martin in the Fields

George Vertue
The plan of St. Martin's Church, St. Martin in the Fields, 1744

$350