Court of the Lions, Alhambra - Original Van der Aa Copper Engraving 1707
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Original copper engraving of the Court of the Lions in the Alhambra of Granada, published by Pieter van der Aa at Leiden in 1707. It shows the central fountain and the double arcade of the court enlivened with figures, and keeps the original French title printed below the image.
Original copper engraving of the Court of the Lions in the Alhambra of Granada, published by Pieter van der Aa at Leiden in 1707. It shows the central fountain and the double arcade of the court enlivened with figures, and keeps the original French title printed below the image.
From Les Délices de l'Espagne et du Portugal, by Juan Álvarez de Colmenar, the most fully illustrated work on Spain published at the beginning of the 18th century. The upper right corner carries the page reference of the volume (Pag. 498).
Medium: Copper engraving.
Engraver / publisher: Pieter van der Aa (Leiden, 1659-1733).
Date: 1707.
Source: Les Délices de l'Espagne et du Portugal, Leiden, 1707 (first edition).
Dimensions: Image 4.7 x 6.3 in (12 x 16 cm); sheet 6.1 x 7.6 in (15.4 x 19.3 cm).
Condition: Good. Central vertical binding fold and slight cockling of the paper.
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Original copper engraving of the Court of the Lions in the Alhambra of Granada, published by Pieter van der Aa at Leiden in 1707. It shows the central fountain and the double arcade of the court enlivened with figures, and keeps the original French title printed below the image.