Copper-Line Engraving by Cornelius de Bruyn of Alexandria in Egypt, c.1690

€ 290

Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)

Date: 1690
Mapmaker / artist: Cornelis de Bruijn (or de Bruyn); 1652 – 1726/7 was a Dutch artist and traveler. He made two large tours and published illustrated books with his observations o
Technique: Engraved
Sheet size: 32 × 64 cm (12.6 × 25.2 in)
Condition: Good
Reference: BG-13100-10

What the condition grades mean

Excellent: Bright and clean, with no faults worth mentioning.
Very good: Only light signs of age, such as faint toning.
Good: Normal signs of age for a sheet of this period: toning, some foxing, small marks or neat old repairs.
Fair: Clear faults such as staining, tears or repairs, priced to match.

Every fault we see is written in the condition note, and the whole sheet is shown uncropped in the photos.

About this sheet

This original engraving is a view of Alexandria. The view is taken from outside the city walls, with several people sitting and on horseback amongst ruins in the foreground, with the sea to the left on the horizon, a Roman column left of center and the city beyond. Voyages in the Levant. Copper engraving. Uncolored. Size: 64 x 23 cm. (25 x 9 inches).

Alexandria (Arabic: ??????????) is the second largest city in Egypt. It was founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BC as ??e???d?e?a (Alexandria). It is on the Mediterranean Sea, only 225 km (140 miles) northwest of Cairo. Alexandria has 3.8 million people nowadays. It is the main port of Egypt.

The condition of the print is good. Folding lines as issued and a few creases. A few tears have been repaired. Study image carefully.