Plaza de la Cebada, Madrid - Original Van der Aa Engraving - 1715
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Plaza de la Cebada, Madrid - Original Van der Aa Engraving - 1715

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Original copper engraving of the Plaza de la Cebada in Madrid with its monumental fountain, crowned by a figure and with the arms of the city on the pedestal; around it, water carriers, pack animals and a coach. Beyond, the dome and bell gables of the convent quarter. The caption reads "La Place et la Fontaine de la Sebada dans Madrit".

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Original copper engraving of the Plaza de la Cebada in Madrid with its monumental fountain, crowned by a figure and with the arms of the city on the pedestal; around it, water carriers, pack animals and a coach. Beyond, the dome and bell gables of the convent quarter. The caption reads "La Place et la Fontaine de la Sebada dans Madrit".

From Les délices de l'Espagne et du Portugal, published in Leiden by Pieter van der Aa, the most fully illustrated work on Spain to appear at the beginning of the 18th century.

Medium: Copper engraving
Engraver / lithographer: Pieter van der Aa (Leiden, 1659-1733)
Date: 1715
Source: Les délices de l'Espagne et du Portugal, Leiden, 1715
Dimensions: Plate mark 6.3 x 4.9 in (16 x 12.5 cm); sheet 7.4 x 6.1 in (18.7 x 15.6 cm)
Condition: Good condition; toned laid paper with the central binding fold and slight creasing in the upper margin.

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