Antique steel engraving with two Near Eastern types: the cadi, governor of Jerusalem, mounted on his donkey, and beside him the quoveli or Turkish hermit, with forked staff and a skin over his shoulder. The walled city lies behind. Drawn by Lalaisse and engraved by Milen.
Antique steel engraving with two Near Eastern types: the cadi, governor of Jerusalem, mounted on his donkey, and beside him the quoveli or Turkish hermit, with forked staff and a skin over his shoulder. The walled city lies behind. Drawn by Lalaisse and engraved by Milen.
Spanish caption and the numbering "Pl. 24", proper to a Spanish work on costume and manners of the mid-19th century.
Medium: Steel engraving
Artist / after: Lalaisse
Engraver: Milen
Dimensions: Image 3.7 x 6.2 in (9.5 x 15.8 cm); Sheet 5.7 x 8.7 in (14.5 x 22 cm)
Condition: Good condition; paper lightly toned with a few isolated foxing spots in the margins.