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Original 1707 engraving with the Alhambra of Granada seen from the rear: the towers and the wall on the hill, …
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Original 1707 engraving with the Alhambra of Granada seen from the rear: the towers and the wall on the hill, with the Torres Bermejas at the left and the vega beyond. Lettered below with the title «Palais des Rois Mores de Grenade, vu par derriere».
It comes from the work of Juan Álvarez de Colmenar published by Pieter van der Aa in Leiden in 1707, the most extensive illustrated account of Spain to appear at the beginning of the 18th century.
Medium: Copper engraving.
Artist / after: Juan Álvarez de Colmenar.
Engraver: workshop of Pieter van der Aa, Leiden.
Date: 1707.
Source: Les Délices de l'Espagne et du Portugal, Pieter van der Aa, Leiden, 1707 (first edition); sheet from page 496.
Dimensions: Image 4.8 x 6.3 in (12.1 x 16 cm); sheet 6.5 x 7.4 in (16.4 x 18.8 cm).
Condition: Somewhat worn along the vertical centerfold, which comes from the binding. The rest of the sheet is clean and has good margins.
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- Dimensions
- 7.4ʺW × 0.1ʺD × 6.5ʺH
- Styles
- Spanish
- Frame Type
- Unframed
- Art Subjects
- Architecture
- Period
- 18th Century
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Engraving
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Cream
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