Egypt, Alexandria, panorama C. de Bruyn, 1698, Alexandria

Very large 17th century copper engraving with a view of the port and ruins of the ancient city of Alexandria and the Palace of Cleopatra.

The engraving was made by C. de Bruyn for his book ´Reizen van Cornelis de Bruyn door de vermaardste deelen van Klein Asia…´, 1698, Delft (Netherlands).

In this book he describes in great detail a voyage of several years through the Ottoman Empire, mainly through modern day Turkey, Egypt, Cyprus, Israel and Lebanon.

Very good condition. Thick paper with clear print. Ample margins. Small repair on the back, no impact on the image.

Image 11.1x24.8 inch (28,5x63,5cm),
sheet 12.9x26.5 inch (33x68cm)