Cornelis de Bruyn – First View of Persepolis and Ancient Colonnade – Engraving (18th Century)
"First View of Persepolis" This antique eighteenth-century panoramic engraving illustrates the monumental ruins of Persepolis featuring an expansive terrace, classical masonry, and towering palace columns set against a sweeping mountainous landscape. The archaeological composition captures local travelers and loaded camels resting upon the arid plain before the ancient Persian architectural remains recorded for historic European travel treatises. Cornelis de Bruyn was an esteemed Dutch artist, traveler, and author celebrated for his extensively illustrated publications documenting the antiquities, architecture, and cultures of the Near and Middle East. Artist or Maker: Cornelis de Bruyn. Dimensions: Approximately 40 cm x 71 cm. Medium: Engraving. Date: 18th Century.SKU:RESPR-1
Condition
This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.
"First View of Persepolis" This antique eighteenth-century panoramic engraving illustrates the monumental ruins of Persepolis featuring an expansive terrace, classical masonry, and towering palace columns set against a sweeping mountainous landscape. The archaeological composition captures local travelers and loaded camels resting upon the arid plain before the ancient Persian architectural remains recorded for historic European travel treatises. Cornelis de Bruyn was an esteemed Dutch artist, traveler, and author celebrated for his extensively illustrated publications documenting the antiquities, architecture, and cultures of the Near and Middle East. Artist or Maker: Cornelis de Bruyn. Dimensions: Approximately 40 cm x 71 cm. Medium: Engraving. Date: 18th Century.SKU:RESPR-1
Condition
This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.
