Antique Print of Cairo and Joseph's Well in Egypt, 1698

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Untitled antique print with a view of the city of Cairo in Egypt and Joseph's Well in Cairo. This print originates from 'Reizen van Cornelis de Bruyn, door de vermaardste deelen van Klein Asia, de eylanden Scio, Rhodus, Cyprus, Metelino, Stanchio, &c., mitsgaders de voornaamste steden van Aegypten, Syrien en Palestina : verrijkt met meer als 200 kopere konstplaaten, vertoonende de beroemdste landschappen, steden, &c. alles door den autheur selfs na het leven afgetekend' by C. de Bruyn.

Artists and Engravers: Published by H. van Krooneveld, Delft. C. de Bruyn was a Dutch artist. He made two large tours and published illustrated books with his observations of people, buildings, plants and animals.

Condition: Good, age-related toning. Please study image carefully.
Date: 1698
Overall size: 20 x 32.5 cm.
Image size: 17 x 28.5 cm.

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