Tower of Belem, Lisbon - Engraving by Pieter van der Aa - 1715
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Original copper engraving with the Tower of Belem rising above the Tagus at Lisbon, surrounded by high-sided ships and lateen-rigged boats. Cartouche below with the title "Vue de la Tour de Bellem".
Original copper engraving with the Tower of Belem rising above the Tagus at Lisbon, surrounded by high-sided ships and lateen-rigged boats. Cartouche below with the title "Vue de la Tour de Bellem".
It comes from Les delices de l'Espagne et du Portugal, published by Pieter van der Aa at Leiden in 1715, the most fully illustrated work on Spain and Portugal to appear in the early 18th century.
Medium: Copper engraving on laid paper.
Publisher / engraver: Pieter van der Aa.
Date: 1715.
Source: Les delices de l'Espagne et du Portugal, Leiden.
Dimensions: Plate mark 5.0 x 6.3 in (12.6 x 16 cm); sheet 6.3 x 7.1 in (16 x 18.1 cm).
Condition: Good condition; the paper somewhat toned at the edges.
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Original copper engraving with the Tower of Belem rising above the Tagus at Lisbon, surrounded by high-sided ships and lateen-rigged boats. Cartouche below with the title "Vue de la Tour de Bellem".