Middle East - Syria, Palmyra; C. de Bruyn - Palmyra Alias Tadmor - 1681-1700

Palmyra Alias Tadmor (1698) Very large 17th century copper engraving that shows the ruins of the ancient city of Palmyra in modern day Syria, which was known as a vital caravan city for travelers crossing the Syrian desert. Several ruins are marked on the view, including the Temple of Bel (B), the colonnade of the Decumanus (D), and the ancient tombs (F).. The engraving was made by C. de Bruyn for his book ´Reizen van Cornelis de Bruyn door de vermaardste deelen van Klein Asia…´, 1698, Delft (Netherlands). In this book he describes in great detail a voyage of several years through the Ottoman Empire, mainly through modern day Turkey, Egypt, Cyprus, Israel and Lebanon. Very good condition. Thick paper with clear print. Image 26x63cm, sheet 34x68cm

Estimate:£16.68

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