17th century prospect of Jerusalem

DAPPER, Olfert.

Ierusalem.
Amsterdam: Jacob van Meurs, 1677. 290 x 715mm.

Original binding folds. Fine impression.

The first state of this prospect of classical Jerusalem, copied from Wenceslas Hollar's important etching of 1660, a fantastical view of the city from the east. The important buildings are named in a Latin key under the map, repeated in Dutch in the sky.

LAOR: 999.
Stock ID : 22864