Antique Print of a Ruin near Jerusalem by De Bruyn (1698)

Description: Untitled antique print with a view of a ruin near Jerusalem. It is believed that this ruin was a church, commissioned by Empress Helena. 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.