The Giralda, Seville Cathedral Bell Tower - Van der Aa Original Engraving 1715

Original engraving with two views of the Giralda, the bell tower of Seville Cathedral: on the left its exterior and on the right a cut-away showing the inner ramps that can be climbed on horseback. They are framed by ruined pilasters overgrown with plants. Title below: "Le Clocher de l'Eglise Cathedrale de Seville".

From Les Délices de l'Espagne et du Portugal, published in Leiden (Holland) by Pieter van der Aa in 1715 and attributed to Juan Álvarez de Colmenar: the most fully illustrated work on Spain published in the early eighteenth century.

Medium: Copper engraving
Engraver / publisher: Pieter van der Aa (Leiden, 1659-1733)
Date: 1715
Source: Les Délices de l'Espagne et du Portugal, Leiden (Holland), 1715, print no. 72
Dimensions: 7.2 x 6.3 in (18.2 x 16 cm)
Condition: Good; central vertical binding fold, reinforced on the back with a paper guard, light even toning of the paper.