Granada, Caves Called Masmorras - Van der Aa Engraving - 1715
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Original antique engraving with the caves of Granada known as Masmorras (dungeons), great pits opened in the ground with figures at work. Below, the numbered key identifies the Sierra Nevada, the church of the Martyrs and some old ruined buildings. Engraved title: "Cavernes à Grenade, nommées Masmorras".
Original antique engraving with the caves of Granada known as Masmorras (dungeons), great pits opened in the ground with figures at work. Below, the numbered key identifies the Sierra Nevada, the church of the Martyrs and some old ruined buildings. Engraved title: "Cavernes à Grenade, nommées Masmorras".
From Les Délices de l'Espagne et du Portugal, published at Leiden by Pieter van der Aa in 1715.
Medium: Copper engraving (etching and burin).
Engraver / lithographer: Pieter van der Aa (Leiden, 1659-1733), engraver and publisher.
Date: 1715.
Source: Les Délices de l'Espagne et du Portugal, Leiden (Holland), 1715.
Dimensions: Image 6.3 x 5.1 in (16 x 13 cm); sheet 6.7 x 6.2 in (17 x 15.7 cm).
Condition: Good. Paper somewhat toned, with a light vertical crease and small stains and rubbing in the left margin.
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Original antique engraving with the caves of Granada known as Masmorras (dungeons), great pits opened in the ground with figures at work. Below, the numbered key identifies the Sierra Nevada, the church of the Martyrs and some old ruined buildings. Engraved title: "Cavernes à Grenade, nommées Masmorras".